NIGERIA: IGP Engages Police Training Commandants On Reform, Standards And Discipline

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has called on commandants of Nigeria Police training institutions, to uphold the highest standards of discipline and best practices in police training.

This call was made in a statement released by the Force Headquarters Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday on its official X handle.

The statement revealed that the IGP gave the directive during a meeting with the commandants on Wednesday, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Abuja.

The engagement is part of ongoing efforts to reform and enhance police training in line with global best practices.

The meeting followed the Conference of Commandants of Nigeria Police Training Colleges and Schools, held at the National Institute for Police Studies (NIPS), Abuja, from March 3 to 5, 2025.

The conference, organized in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), GS Foundation, and the German Embassy, focused on strengthening police training strategies for sustainability.

Discussions at the conference centered on training standards, police reforms, recruitment processes, and curriculum development, aligning with the IGP’s vision for a more professional police force.

Commandants were urged to adapt training programs to address emerging security threats, including cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, and community policing strategies.

The IGP reaffirmed his commitment to modernizing police training, noting that this objective is further supported by the recent passage of the Nigeria Police Institution Establishment Bill.

The bill is expected to institutionalize training reforms and enhance the capacity of police personnel.

Part of the statement reads: “This commitment to professionalizing police training is further strengthened by the efforts of the current leadership of the Nigeria Police Force towards building a more effective and professional Police Force through the recent passage of the Nigeria Police Institution Establishment Bill.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to professionalizing police training as a fundamental pillar of effective policing and national security. The Force is confident that these initiatives will contribute to a more capable and responsive police force that is well-equipped to meet the evolving challenges of our time.”