Committee of Retired IGP seek increased funding from Federal Govt for Nigerian Police

Committee of Retired IGP seek increased funding from Federal Govt for Nigerian Police

The Committee of Retired Inspectors-General of Police has urged the Federal Government to increase funding for the Nigeria Police Force to enhance effective service delivery.
The appeal followed a three-hour meeting in Abuja on Tuesday with the Inspector-General, Kayode Egbetokun.
Speaking on behalf of the committee, Mohammed Abubakar said the call arose from extensive discussions with the I-G on national security.
He said the I-G had demonstrated foresight and commitment to ensuring the country was adequately secured.
Abubakar urged Egbetokun to remain focused and not be distracted in discharging his constitutional mandate amid prevailing security challenges.
In his remarks, Egbetokun described the meeting as a productive engagement reflecting unity and shared service.
“I receive your presence with immense gratitude, as it reflects the enduring spirit of unity, continuity and shared service,” he said.
He described the retired I-Gs as partners rather than mere resources of the police.
“They are leaders who carried the burden of the force, shaped its direction and devoted their finest years to national security,” he said.
The I-G said the meeting strengthened institutional memory and reinforced principles of co-existence within the force.
“There is great value in exchanging ideas with those who understand the weight and complexities of this office,” he said.
Egbetokun noted that Nigeria’s internal security landscape continued to evolve with threats such as violent crime, kidnapping and cybercrime.
He said communal tensions and other emerging challenges required intelligence-led and professional policing responses.
“In responding to these realities, the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strengthening operations and deepening professionalism,” he said.
He added that the force was determined to carry out its constitutional mandate with integrity, discipline and service excellence.
“Modern policing requires more than enforcement; it demands public trust, ethical conduct, accountability and a citizen-centred approach,” he said. (NAN)