The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday, engaged international development partners and key stakeholders in a bid to strengthen ongoing reform efforts within the Nigeria Police Force.
The meeting, held at the Force Headquarters Abuja, brought together representatives of the United Nations Development Programme, UN Women, the British High Commission, as well as delegations from Germany, Spain, and Slovakia.
The dialogue, organised in collaboration with the Police Reform Secretariat, focused on strategies to reposition the police in line with global best practices.
Speaking during the session, Disu reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to institutional transformation.
“The Nigeria Police Force is committed to building a modern, professional, intelligence-led, and accountable institution rooted in the rule of law and respect for human rights,” he said.
He added that the reform agenda was aimed at making the Force more responsive to emerging security challenges through technology and improved community engagement.
In his remarks, the Head of the Police Reform Secretariat, Olu Ogunsakin, outlined key pillars of the reform programme, including legal and policy restructuring, election security, leadership development, and community trust-building.
Ogunsakin emphasised the importance of collaboration with international partners, noting that such partnerships were critical to achieving sustainable institutional reforms.
“The support of development partners remains vital in strengthening capacity and ensuring long-term impact of policing reforms in Nigeria,” he said.
The IGP reiterated that the Force would continue to prioritise transparency, discipline, and professionalism, while aligning its operations with international standards and Nigeria’s security realities.