IGP Inaugurates Committee To Review Police Scheme

Inspector-general of police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun has inaugurated a committee to review and harmonise the scheme of service and the harmonised condition of service for police officers.

The inauguration, held yesterday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, marked a major step towards modernising the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) ‘s administrative and operational framework.

The committee is commissioned to: aligning the Police Scheme of Service with National Public Service Rules and the Police Act; gather input from key stakeholders, including the Police Service Commission, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, and thereafter, submit an updated draft within two weeks.

Chaired by AIG Nemi Iwo, the 10-member committee includes senior officers from diverse specialisations, alongside a representative of the Police Service Commission.

The IGP emphasised that the move reflects the Force’s commitment to professional growth, better welfare, and a stronger capacity to address modern security challenges. He also unrelentingly committed to ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force operates with the most current and effective administrative frameworks.

Force PRO, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this comes alongside other significant steps the administration has taken to enhance the welfare of police officers, both serving and retired, such as improved living conditions and better retirement benefits.