Former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, has formally unveiled his law firm in Abuja, marking his transition into private legal practice after 34 years of service in the Nigeria Police Force.

The unveiling took place on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the firm’s office in Wuse 2, Abuja, and coincided with the retired police chief’s birthday celebration.

The event attracted former Inspectors-General of Police, serving senior police officers, political figures, business leaders, religious personalities and other associates who gathered to celebrate Mba’s new professional chapter.

Among the dignitaries present were former Inspectors-General of Police Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar and Usman Alkali Baba, as well as Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.

Other guests included the convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), Pastor Jerry Eze, and Chairman of Chrome Group, Emeka Offor.

Retired Deputy Inspectors-General of Police Sadiq Abubakar, Tijani Baba and Dan Kwara were also in attendance.

Three serving Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Ekene Onwuemelie, Isiyaku Abubakar and Suleiman Mohammed, attended the ceremony, alongside members of the National Assembly and other invited guests.

Speaking during the unveiling, Mba said his decision to establish the firm was informed by his desire to continue serving society through the legal profession.

He explained that his experience in policing, public administration and conflict management would provide a foundation for his work as a legal practitioner.

“Retirement is not the end of service; it is an opportunity to serve in a different capacity,” he said.

“My years in the Nigeria Police Force provided me with invaluable experience in leadership, discipline, conflict management and the administration of justice. I intend to bring these lessons, alongside my legal training, into this new chapter.”

Mba said he regarded the law as a means of protecting individual rights, resolving disputes and strengthening public confidence in institutions.

“For me, the law is not merely a profession; it is an instrument for protecting rights, resolving disputes, upholding justice and strengthening confidence in our institutions,” he said.

He added that his ambition was to establish a practice built on trust and professional standards.

The former police chief did not disclose specific areas of specialisation or details of the firm’s initial client engagements during the remarks supplied for this report.

Mba retired from the Nigeria Police Force in March 2026 after 34 years of service, having attained the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police.

During his career, he held several operational, administrative and public communication positions.

He served three separate terms as Force Public Relations Officer, becoming widely associated with the police’s public communication activities.

The position placed him at the centre of efforts to explain police operations, communicate official decisions and respond to public concerns about security matters.

Before serving at the national level, Mba also worked as Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State.

He later served as Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, among other appointments.

His responsibilities extended beyond public communication to include senior management and personnel development.

As a member of the Nigeria Police Force management team, Mba headed the Department of Training and Development, where his responsibilities included oversight of programmes intended to strengthen the professional capacity of police personnel.

His retirement in March brought to an end a career that combined policing, administration, public engagement and institutional leadership.

Although Mba spent more than three decades in policing, his transition into private legal practice builds on qualifications obtained during his service.

He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lagos before attending the Nigerian Law School, where he received an academic award.

He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002.

Mba subsequently obtained a Master of Laws degree from the University of Dundee in Scotland, graduating with distinction.

His legal education provided a professional background in law alongside his experience in law enforcement and public administration.

The combination of legal training and policing experience forms part of the professional background he intends to bring into his new practice.

His previous responsibilities exposed him to issues involving criminal justice administration, public institutions, dispute management and the application of legal procedures within law enforcement.

However, the establishment of the firm represents a new phase in which he will operate as a private legal practitioner rather than as a serving police officer.

Mba’s career also included an international assignment with the United Nations Mission in Liberia.

He served as a member of the Nigerian police contingent to the mission between 2006 and 2007.

The assignment formed part of international efforts to support security and institutional recovery in Liberia following years of conflict.

Mba received the United Nations Medal in recognition of his participation in the mission.

His international experience added another dimension to a career that included domestic policing responsibilities, public communication and professional development.

The unveiling of the law office also provided an opportunity for Mba’s former colleagues and associates to mark his birthday.

The attendance of retired and serving senior police officers reflected his longstanding professional relationships within the Nigeria Police Force.

The presence of other public figures and business leaders added to the gathering, which combined the formal opening of the legal practice with a personal celebration.

For Mba, the occasion marked both the conclusion of one professional chapter and the beginning of another.

His move into private practice follows a career during which he served in several prominent police positions and acquired formal legal qualifications.

The new firm will provide a platform for him to apply that experience within the legal profession.

Mba said his objective was to build a practice that clients could trust while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.

With the Abuja office now formally unveiled, the former police chief begins the next stage of his career outside the institution in which he served for more than three decades.