By Pius Awunah
The Inspector-General of Police(IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has prioritised
healthcare delivery as a critical component of police welfare and operational efficiency.
In line with that, he has approved the upgrade of the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPR0),DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,who stated this in a statement on Wednesday, August 20,2025, said the historic elevation emphasizes the force’s renewed focus on healthcare delivery for its personnel and that with the establishment of the directorate, “the Nigeria Police Force seeks to fully institutionalize medical services within its organizational framework”.
This, he said,is to ensure improved competency, better coordination, and sustained investment in preventive and emergency healthcare for serving and retired personnel, and by extension, host communities in the country.
He said that the newly created Directorate of Medical Services to be headed by the Force Chief Medical Director will oversee the roles of other Directors and professionals within the Directorate.
The FPR0 said it has been rebranded and strategically structured to meet contemporary challenges in policing,adding that the IGP’s leadership arrangement is designed to guarantee specialised oversight, effective resource allocation, and the modernisation of healthcare services in the Force.
”The IGP emphasised that the creation of the Directorate of Medical Services is not only a welfare initiative but also a strategic investment in national security. 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 statement added.
