The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday received the gazetted Nigeria Police Force Regulations from the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Dr. Ibrahim Gaidam, at a handover ceremony held at the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, Abuja.
At the ceremony, the Head of the Police Reform Secretariat, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, noted that the gazettement of the Regulations bridges the gap between the Police Act, 2020 and operational realities, effectively transitioning the reform agenda from policy to implementation.
In his keynote address, the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening police reforms and ensuring the effective implementation of the Regulations in line with national security priorities.
IGP Disu in his remarks described the development as a major milestone, noting that the Regulations, pursuant to Section 138 of the Police Act, 2020, provide a clear framework for professional, accountable, and rights-based policing. He commended the Honourable Minister for his leadership and appreciated the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Police Reform Secretariat.
The Inspector General of Police assured that the Nigeria Police Force will ensure immediate implementation through force-wide dissemination, integration into training and operational frameworks, and strict enforcement across all Commands and Formations, assuring that accountability will remain central.
The event was attended by representatives of the Police Service Commission, National Human Rights Commission, Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Federal Ministry of Justice, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), civil society organisations, and other key stakeholders.
To this end, the Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to the full implementation of the Regulations towards strengthening professionalism, enhancing accountability, and building public trust.