By Ayomide Otitoju
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services as part of ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force.
The elevation, described as historic by the Force headquarters, underscores the police chief’s commitment to officers’ welfare and operational efficiency. The new Directorate is expected to strengthen healthcare delivery for serving and retired personnel, while also extending services to host communities across the country.
Under the new structure, the Directorate will be led by a Force Chief Medical Director, supported by other directors and medical professionals. This arrangement, according to the IGP, will ensure better oversight, modernised services, and improved resource allocation.
Egbetokun noted that the initiative goes beyond welfare, calling it a strategic investment in national security. “By safeguarding the health of officers and their families, the Force enhances its collective capacity to protect lives and property,” he said.
The Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to comprehensive reforms aimed at boosting morale, professionalism, and long-term welfare for its personnel.
