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House Approves Amendment To Guarantee IGP’s Tenure
The House and Senate approved the Police Act Amendment Bill to ensure the IGP remains in office until the end of their appointed term, enhancing police accountability and modernizing methods.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Police Act Amendment Bill, allowing the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to remain in office until the end of the term specified in their appointment letter.
This decision followed the consideration and approval of President Bola Tinubu’s request to amend the Principal Act to reflect the IGP’s tenure.
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The proposed amendment to the Nigeria Police Act 2020 aims to guarantee the IGP’s tenure, enhance police operations by promoting accountability, modernize policing methods, and foster a more harmonious relationship between the police and the community.
When the executive bill was read on the House floor on Tuesday, lawmakers voted unanimously to pass it expeditiously.
The Senate also passed the bill in its session on Tuesday.
House Approves IGP’s Tenure
Earlier in July, police authorities denied allegations that incumbent IGP Kayode Egbetokun sought to influence the National Assembly to pass a bill raising the retirement age of officers.
The President appointed Egbetokun as the IGP in June 2023 and he is expected to stay in office for four years. He was appointed alongside four new service chiefs.
In compliance with Section 18(8) of the Police Act 2020, Egbetokun, who was born on September 4, 1964, is expected to retire in September 2024 at the age of 60.
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A copy of the bill obtained by our correspondent showed that Section 18 of the Principal Act is amended by the addition of a new Sub-Section (8A).
It reads, “Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-section (8) of this section, any person appointed to the office of Inspector-General of Police shall remain in office until the end of the term stipulated in the letter of appointment in line with the provisions of Section 7(6) of this Act.”
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