The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the elevation of the Nigeria Police Force Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services as part of ongoing reforms in the Force.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who announced the development in a statement, described it as a historic milestone in police reforms and welfare advancement.
According to the statement, the upgrade reflects the IGP’s commitment to prioritising the health and well-being of serving and retired personnel, as well as members of host communities across the country.
“The establishment of the Directorate institutionalises medical services within the police framework, ensuring improved competency, better coordination, and sustained investment in preventive and emergency healthcare,” the statement read.
The Directorate, which will be headed by a Force Chief Medical Director, is expected to operate with other directors and medical professionals, thereby ensuring specialised oversight, efficient resource allocation, and modernised healthcare delivery across the Force.
Egbetokun emphasised that the reform is not merely a welfare initiative but also a strategic investment in national security, noting that healthier officers will be better positioned to discharge their constitutional duty of protecting lives and property.
The Police Chief reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to comprehensive reforms aimed at boosting morale, enhancing professionalism, and entrenching a sustainable welfare system for personnel.
