The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the elevation of the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services, in line with his reform agenda and commitment to the welfare of police personnel.
The Force Public Relations Officer DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement said the upgrade, described as historic, underscores the Force’s renewed focus on healthcare delivery as a vital part of police welfare and operational effectiveness.
According to the IGP, the Directorate is designed to institutionalize medical services within the Nigeria Police Force, guaranteeing improved competency, better coordination, and sustainable investment in both preventive and emergency care for officers, retirees, and host communities nationwide.
The new Directorate will be headed by a Force Chief Medical Director, supported by other directors and healthcare professionals. The leadership structure is expected to strengthen specialised oversight, resource allocation, and the modernization of medical facilities and services across the Force.
Egbetokun stressed that the initiative goes beyond welfare, describing it as a strategic investment in national security adding that, by safeguarding the health of officers and their families, the Nigeria Police Force enhances its collective capacity to protect lives and property.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to far-reaching reforms aimed at boosting morale, improving professionalism, and entrenching an enduring welfare system for its personnel.
