Seeking to boost morale among rank-and-file officers, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has urged the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to prioritise welfare support for junior personnel as part of a broader reform agenda.
Disu made the call during a courtesy visit by the Executive Secretary of the NPTF, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu, and members of the Fund’s Board of Directors to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where both institutions held strategic talks aimed at strengthening collaboration in key areas of police development.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the meeting provided a platform to review ongoing interventions by the Fund and align future support with the operational and welfare priorities of the Nigeria Police Force.
“The Inspector-General of Police emphasised that personnel welfare remains a non-negotiable pillar of the ongoing reform agenda, noting that improved housing, accessible healthcare, and prompt payment of insurance and welfare benefits are critical to sustaining morale, discipline, and operational effectiveness,” Placid said.
He added that the IGP specifically advocated targeted welfare programmes for junior officers, stressing that personnel at the lower cadre bear the brunt of policing duties nationwide and require consistent institutional support.
“The IGP underscored the need for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to channel more resources toward junior-ranked officers, who carry the heaviest operational responsibilities, in order to enhance service delivery and strengthen public confidence in policing,” he stated.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the NPTF reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to supporting the Force through sustained, needs-driven interventions across training, infrastructure, and personnel welfare.
Placid noted that the Fund has, over time, delivered more than 100 training programmes benefiting over 13,000 officers, executed over 170 infrastructure projects nationwide, and initiated schemes in housing, healthcare, and smart policing systems.
“The NPTF reiterated its resolve to deepen its interventions in line with the strategic priorities of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in enhancing operational readiness, modernising facilities, and advancing technology-driven policing,” he said.
The IGP, while commending the Fund’s contributions, reiterated his commitment to building a more responsive, technologically driven, and citizen-focused police force through sustained institutional collaboration.
“The Inspector-General reaffirmed that a stronger, more coordinated partnership with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund is essential to achieving lasting reforms and improving the overall effectiveness of policing across the country,” Placid added.
The meeting is seen as part of ongoing efforts by the police leadership to reposition the Force through strategic partnerships, improved welfare systems, and modern operational frameworks.
