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Nigeria Police Force administrative reforms

Overview

Under Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the Nigeria Police Force has initiated several administrative and strategic reforms.

In mid-September 2026, the IGP ordered all commands and training institutions to submit lists of personnel holding advanced academic qualifications, such as PhDs, Master’s degrees, or Bachelor of Laws certificates. During this period, he also proposed establishing an ‘Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk’ to protect the creative sector from piracy, counterfeiting, and cyber-enabled fraud through collaboration with the Nigerian Copyright Commission.

By October 2026, the focus shifted toward enhancing strategic communication. The IGP approved the appointment and posting of new Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and liaison officers across various zones and commands. These appointments, which include roles within the National Cybercrime Centre, are intended to improve public access to verified information and promote transparency.

Entities

Olatunji Rilwan Disu · Nigeria Police Force · Ani Iniedu · National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies · National Cybercrime Centre

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Nigeria Police Force appoints new public relations officers

    Nigeria's IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has appointed new police public relations officers to various commands to improve strategic communication and media engagement.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Nigeria Police IGP orders academic audits and proposes creative economy security desk

    Nigeria's IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has ordered a census of police officers with advanced degrees and proposed a new specialized desk to protect intellectual property within the creative economy.

Sources

blueprint.ng · healthwise.punchng.com · naijanews.com · nationalaccordnewspaper.com · punchng.com · thewhistler.ng · trekafrica.net · tribuneonlineng.com