The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday declared open an executive training programme for newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) at the National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Abuja.
The programme, titled “Executive Training on Advanced Command, Strategic Leadership and Policing Governance,” is designed to strengthen strategic leadership and command effectiveness among the senior officers.
Congratulating the participants on their promotions, the IGP stressed that higher rank comes with greater responsibility and accountability. He charged them to anticipate security challenges, manage resources effectively, and make sound decisions guided by professionalism, the rule of law and the public interest.
He identified integrity, personnel development and public trust as core leadership priorities, and demanded zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline. He also urged the officers to prioritise mentorship and the welfare of personnel.
“Leadership is measured not only by achievements in office but also by the quality of officers developed and left behind,” the IGP said in a statement.
He further charged the participants to earn public confidence through fairness, respect for human rights and responsive service, and urged them to engage actively in the training and translate the knowledge gained into stronger command performance and improved public safety.
In his address, the Director-General of NIPS, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, said senior command demands a broader understanding of security patterns and organisational challenges. He explained that the training would combine practical scenarios, dialogue and strategic thinking to sharpen participants’ judgement and prepare them to lead with courage, humanity and confidence.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to continuous professional development, accountable leadership and personnel welfare as foundations for effective, people-oriented policing.
