- Reaffirms commitment to Officer welfare
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has met with all Heads of Police Medical Facilities across the country at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan International Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The inaugural National Meeting/Conference, themed “Transforming Policing in Nigeria: The Evolving Role of the Directorate of Force Medical Services,” convened medical commanders, senior officers, partners, and key stakeholders in the Nigeria Police healthcare system.
This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, through the Nigeria Police official X handle.
In his keynote address, IGP Egbetokun reaffirmed that personnel well-being remains the backbone of operational readiness and national security, stressing that it occupies a central place in his policing vision.
He noted that the historic upgrade of the Nigeria Police Medical Services to a full-fledged Directorate in August 2025 marked a major milestone toward strengthening officer welfare, enhancing medical capacity, and ensuring standardised healthcare delivery across Commands and Formations.
“The Nigeria Police Force today boasts one of the most extensive, geographically diverse, and functionally active law enforcement medical networks on the African continent, a system comprising 164 hospitals, clinics, and medical posts serving officers, their families, and often members of surrounding communities,” he said.
He added that this broad coverage is key to building a modern and professionally competent Police Force.
The Force Medical Director, AIG Nkechi I. Eze, expressed gratitude to the IGP for his consistent support and reforms.
She highlighted the Directorate’s expanded mandate in preventive medicine, trauma and emergency care, medical training, and national health response. She also expressed confidence that continued commitment from the IGP and development partners would accelerate the modernisation of Police healthcare services.
A major highlight of the meeting was the formal launch of the “Know Your Numbers” Campaign, a nationwide preventive health initiative approved by the IGP. The campaign urges officers to routinely monitor vital health indicators—such as blood pressure, blood sugar, pulse rate, and hepatitis/HIV status—to reduce avoidable health risks and promote longevity within the Force.
The Inspector-General reiterated his commitment to building a resilient, responsive, and professionally competent policing system, with officer welfare, particularly in terms of health, remaining a core pillar of institutional strength.
