The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday received the Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Admiral J.O. Okosun, directing staff, and participants of Course 33 of the NDC at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The high-level visit, held at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, brought together senior military and police officials, including the Deputy Commandant of the NDC, Major General K.O. Ukandu, faculty members of the College, and top members of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) management team.
The highlight of the engagement was the presentation of a research paper titled “Emerging Technologies and Internal Security: Strategic Options for the Nigeria Police Force by 2035”, delivered by Deputy Commissioner of Police D.B. Lamba on behalf of NPF participants of Course 33.
The paper outlined a strategic roadmap for integrating emerging technologies into police operations over the next decade. Key areas included phased reforms across institutional frameworks, legal infrastructure, human resources, and sustainability measures aimed at enhancing internal security, crime prevention, and rapid response capabilities nationwide.
Speaking during the event, Rear Admiral Okosun commended the Nigeria Police participants for selecting a forward-thinking topic that aligns with national security priorities. He noted the National Defence College's role in fostering innovative solutions to complex security challenges and expressed appreciation to the IGP for the warm reception and continued collaboration.
IGP Egbetokun, in his remarks, congratulated Rear Admiral Okosun on his appointment as Commandant of the College and reiterated the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to deepening its strategic relationship with the NDC. He praised the Course 33 participants for their insightful presentation and stressed the urgent need for the NPF to embrace innovation and technology-driven policing to tackle evolving security threats.
“The Nigeria Police Force is fully committed to implementing forward-looking strategies that harness technology to improve policing outcomes and ensure a safer nation,” the IGP stated.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in his press statement on Tuesday, described the engagement as a “milestone in inter-agency synergy and knowledge sharing.”
"The Inspector-General’s reception of the NDC team underscores our institutional readiness to lead policing reforms through research, collaboration, and the adoption of modern technology. The NPF will continue to partner with academic and security institutions to ensure our officers are equipped to deal with the security landscape of tomorrow," ACP Adejobi said.
The visit further reinforced the strategic partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Defence College as both institutions work collaboratively toward building a resilient and technology-enabled internal security architecture for Nigeria.