The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday hosted a high-level stakeholders’ dialogue with international development partners and diplomatic missions aimed at strengthening ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force.
The engagement, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, was organised in collaboration with the Police Reform Secretariat and brought together representatives from key international and institutional stakeholders supporting policing reforms in Nigeria.
Among participants were officials from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Women, the British High Commission, and the Governments of Germany, Spain, and Slovakia, as well as the National Institute for Police Studies and other development organisations.
In his remarks, the Inspector-General reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a modern, professional, intelligence-led, and accountable institution anchored on the rule of law, respect for human rights, and stronger community partnerships.
He said the ongoing reform agenda is aimed at transforming the police into a technology-driven and citizen-focused institution capable of responding more effectively to evolving security challenges.
Also speaking at the event, the Head of the Police Reform Secretariat, Olu Ogunsakin, outlined key pillars of the reform programme, including legal and policy reforms, election security management, leadership development, oversight systems, strategic stakeholder engagement, and initiatives to strengthen public trust.
He emphasised that international partnerships remain critical to sustaining long-term reforms and enhancing institutional capacity within the police system.
The Inspector-General reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to transparency, professionalism, discipline, and measurable reforms aligned with global best practices, while also addressing Nigeria’s unique security challenges.
