- Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has called on the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) to focus its welfare interventions on junior-ranked officers, citing their vital role in frontline operations.
- The directive aims to address the “heavy operational burdens” faced by lower-cadre officers through structured support in housing, healthcare, and insurance.
- NPTF Executive Secretary, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu, reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment, noting that over 13,000 officers have already benefited from 100+ training programs and 170 infrastructure projects nationwide.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has issued a clear mandate to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) to prioritize the welfare of junior-ranked officers.
Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking during a courtesy visit from the NPTF Board at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, March 19, 2026, the IGP emphasized that those at the lower cadres of the Force carry the most significant operational weight and deserve consistent, targeted support.
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The meeting, which featured NPTF Executive Secretary Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu and members of the Fund’s Board, focused on aligning the Trust Fund’s interventions with the current administration’s strategic goals.
IGP Disu highlighted that improving living conditions, providing accessible healthcare, and ensuring prompt insurance payouts are essential components to boosting morale and discipline among the frontline personnel who handle the bulk of daily policing duties across Nigeria.
In response, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu reaffirmed the NPTF’s dedication to modernizing police facilities and enhancing operational readiness.
He detailed the Fund’s recent achievements, which include the execution of over 170 infrastructure projects and the delivery of specialized training to more than 13,000 officers.
Sheidu noted that the Fund is shifting toward “smart policing” initiatives and needs-driven interventions to ensure that every naira spent translates into better service delivery for the Nigerian public.
This call for reform comes at a critical time for the Force, as the leadership seeks to build a more technologically driven and citizen-focused institution.
By shifting the focus of the NPTF toward the welfare of junior officers, the IGP hopes to create a more resilient and motivated frontline force capable of meeting the country’s evolving security challenges.
