Benefits will extend beyond serving and retired officers, also to cover host communities across the country
IGP Egbetokun Elevates Police Medical Section to Directorate in Landmark Reform
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the elevation of the Nigeria Police Force Medical Section into a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services, marking a significant step in ongoing police reforms.
The decision, announced Wednesday in Abuja, reflects the Force’s renewed commitment to prioritizing the health and welfare of its personnel as a cornerstone of morale, professionalism, and operational effectiveness.
In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the new Directorate would institutionalize medical services within the police structure, ensuring better coordination, enhanced expertise, and long-term investment in both preventive and emergency healthcare.
He noted that the benefits will extend beyond serving and retired officers, also to cover host communities across the country.
The Directorate will be headed by the Force Chief Medical Director, who will supervise other directors and medical professionals, ensuring specialized oversight, efficient resource management, and modernization of police healthcare services.
Egbetokun stressed that the reform was more than a welfare initiative, describing it as a strategic investment in national security.
“By safeguarding the health of officers and their families, the Nigeria Police Force enhances its collective capacity to discharge its constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property,” the IGP said.
He further reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to comprehensive reforms aimed at boosting morale, enhancing professionalism, and building a sustainable welfare system for police personnel nationwide. Read More
