Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun is set to convene a summit aimed at addressing police housing in the country.
The IGP said the summit is meant to boost the welfare of police personnel.
A statement yesterday in Abuja by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), said the summit will hold at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on 22 and 23 April.
It reads: “Recognising the urgent need to elevate the standard of living of officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police has taken proactive steps to initiate this summit with the primary objective of exploring avenues for providing accessible and affordable housing solutions for all members of the Force.
“The summit will serve as a pivotal platform for stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue and brainstorm innovative strategies to actualise the Inspector General’s vision of delivering effective and efficient housing, thereby enhancing the welfare of the Force’s personnel.
“The Inspector General of Police emphasises that the summit is geared towards ensuring adequate housing for all officers and men, which is paramount to fostering their well-being and enhancing overall operational effectiveness”.
