The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has hosted a meeting with former IGPs aimed at fortifying the foundation of effective policing in Nigeria.
The Police Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Wednesday disclosed that the meeting was in line with the vision and policy of inclusivity of the present leadership of the Force. It was held at IGP’s Smart Conference Hall, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
TheFact Daily reports that the meeting fostered an in-depth exchange of ideas, highlighting the profound insights from past IGPs, who shared valuable experiences arising from their tenure and the evolution of policing methods.
IGP Egbetokun acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the past IGPs who are doyens in policing, emphasizing that their tenures have constructed solid foundations for the NPF, with each past IGP playing a pivotal role in reforming the Nigeria Police Force to match up with its peers across the globe.
The past IGPs that were present included IGP Aliyu Attah (Rtd); IGP Sunday Ehindero (Rtd); IGP Mike Okiro (Rtd); IGP Mohammed Abubakar (Rtd) and the 21st Inspector-General of Police, IGP Alkali Baba Usman (Rtd).
“The past IGPs seized the opportunity to address and share their experiences with the members of the Force management team, AIGs, CPs, and other senior officers working within the Force Headquarters”, Adejobi said.
