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By: Adeosun Ewatomi
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the upgrading of Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services, which is in line with his vision for far-reaching police reforms and commitment to improving the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force.
”This historic elevation emphasizes the Force’s renewed focus on healthcare delivery as a critical component of police welfare and operational efficiency”, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, declared.
Adejobi averred that with the upgrade, the Nigeria Police Force aims at fully institutionalizing medical services within its organizational framework, to ensure improved competency, better coordination, and sustained investment in both preventive and emergency healthcare for serving and retired personnel, “and by extension, our host communities across the country.”
He stated that the newly created Directorate of Medical Services would be rebranded and strategically structured to meet contemporary challenges in policing, adding that the Force Chief Medical Director will head the Directorate and oversee the roles of other directors and professionals within the setup.
”This leadership arrangement is designed to guarantee specialised oversight, effective resource allocation, and the modernisation of healthcare services across the Force”, the Force spokesman disclosed.
The IGP has, however, emphasised that the creation of the Directorate is not only a welfare initiative but also a strategic investment in national security, saying “By safeguarding the health of officers and their families, the Nigeria Police Force enhances its collective capacity to discharge its constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property.”
The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its mission to implement comprehensive reforms that boost morale, improve professionalism, and deliver an enduring welfare system for its personnel”, the statement stressed.