The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called on senior police officers to embrace innovation, strengthen professionalism, and drive ongoing reform efforts within the Nigeria Police Force.
Disu made the call while declaring closed the Operational Change and Leadership (OCL) Course for Superintendents and Chief Superintendents of Police at the Nigeria Police Institute, Jabi, Abuja, on Friday.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the five-day programme, the IGP said effective policing in today’s complex security environment requires leaders who are adaptable, accountable, technologically driven, and capable of responding to emerging threats and evolving public expectations.
He urged participants to apply the knowledge gained during the course to improve leadership practices, operational effectiveness, professionalism, respect for human rights, and service delivery in their respective commands and formations.
The police chief also encouraged the officers to serve as ambassadors of positive change by promoting intelligence-led policing, evidence-based decision-making, and technology-enabled crime prevention strategies.
In his remarks, the Coordinator of the Police Reform Secretariat and Director-General of the National Institute of Police Studies, Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, described police reform as a continuous process that requires committed leadership and a readiness to embrace change.
According to him, the course was designed to equip participants with the skills and mindset needed to strengthen accountability, enhance operational performance, and drive institutional transformation across the Force.
Disu expressed appreciation to the Government of Germany, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the GS Foundation, CLEEN Foundation, the Police Reform Secretariat, and other development partners for their continued support toward police reform, leadership development, institutional capacity building, and the modernization of police training institutions in Nigeria.
He reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a professional, accountable, intelligence-led, and citizen-focused institution through continuous capacity development and the implementation of reforms aimed at enhancing public trust and service delivery.
