IGP Upgrades Police Medical Section to Directorate, Prioritises Officers’ Welfare


The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services as part of ongoing reforms in the Force.


The move, announced on Wednesday in Abuja, is aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery for police personnel, retirees, and host communities across the country.


According to the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the new Directorate will be headed by a Force Chief Medical Director, who will work with other directors and professionals to ensure effective oversight, improved coordination, and modernisation of healthcare services within the police.


Egbetokun described the elevation as both a welfare initiative and a strategic investment in national security.


“By safeguarding the health of officers and their families, the Nigeria Police Force enhances its capacity to discharge its constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property,” he said.


The IGP noted that accessible healthcare remains a critical component of police welfare and operational efficiency.


He added that the Directorate would help institutionalise medical services within the organisational framework of the NPF, ensuring sustained investment in preventive and emergency healthcare.


He said the reform is in line with its broader mission to boost morale, improve professionalism, and deliver a lasting welfare system for its officers and men.

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