The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has pledged the Nigeria Police Force’s support for a landmark housing initiative aimed at improving the welfare of police personnel nationwide.
The IGP received the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib M. L. Belgore, NDOM, and senior ministry officials at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
During the courtesy visit, the minister announced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a major housing programme that will deliver thousands of affordable housing units for police officers across the country. He said the initiative was part of government efforts to boost the welfare of security agencies while tackling the challenge of encroachment on federal lands, which has stalled several national projects.
Dangiwa also proposed the establishment of a National Task Force, drawn from relevant ministries and agencies in collaboration with the Police, to recover and protect government assets in line with the President’s directive. He commended the police for their professionalism, resilience, and outstanding service to the nation, stressing that improved welfare would further enhance their efficiency.
In his response, IGP Egbetokun welcomed the initiative, describing it as a direct answer to one of the most pressing welfare needs of officers. “Welfare is central to the operational effectiveness of the police, and adequate, affordable housing is a vital part of that welfare,” he said.
He assured the minister of the Police Force’s commitment to the success of the housing project and the proposed National Task Force, noting that the recovery of encroached federal lands was a matter of urgent national importance.
The IGP reiterated the Force’s resolve to continue working with the Ministry of Housing and other stakeholders to strengthen national development while prioritising the welfare of its personnel.
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