The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has urged the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to prioritise welfare programmes for junior-ranked officers, noting their critical role in frontline policing across the country.
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, during a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja by the Executive Secretary of the NPTF, Mohammed Sheidu, alongside members of the Fund’s Board of Directors.
He acknowledged that officers in the lower cadre bear the greatest burden of operational responsibilities and therefore require sustained and structured support.
The visit provided an opportunity for strategic discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Trust Fund, particularly in advancing ongoing reforms and improving operational efficiency.
The IGP specifically called for targeted welfare initiatives for junior officers, emphasising that they should benefit from consistent and structured support due to the demands of their duties.
He reaffirmed his commitment to building a more responsive, technology-driven, and citizen-focused police force through continued partnership with the Fund.
Disu also highlighted personnel welfare as a key priority, noting that improved housing, accessible healthcare, and timely payment of benefits are essential to boosting morale, discipline, and overall performance within the Force.
Speaking during the meeting, Sheidu reiterated the Fund’s commitment to supporting the police through sustained, needs-based interventions in welfare, training, and operational capacity.
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He outlined some of the Fund’s achievements, including the implementation of over 100 training programmes for more than 13,000 officers, the completion of over 170 infrastructure projects nationwide, as well as initiatives in housing, healthcare, and modern policing systems.
He added that the NPTF remains focused on strengthening operational readiness, upgrading facilities, and aligning its interventions with the strategic priorities of the police.
The meeting comes amid ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force aimed at improving efficiency, boosting morale, and enhancing service delivery, with increased emphasis on the welfare of officers, particularly those in frontline and lower ranks.
