The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, received the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Professor Ayo Omotayo, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, to explore areas of mutual collaboration.
The NIPSS Director-General was accompanied by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG ‘Leye Oyebade, and Dr. Garba Malumfashi. The meeting focused on strengthening institutional partnership between the NIPSS and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), particularly in the areas of national security, strategic leadership, capacity development, and policy support.
According to a statement by the Force spokesperson, Anthony Placid, Professor Omotayo described NIPSS as Nigeria’s foremost policy think tank under the supervision of the Presidency, and the nation’s apex platform for strategic reflection, research, and dialogue designed to engage top-level technocrats and leaders in shaping national policy and governance.
In his response, IGP Disu appreciated the visit and reiterated the importance of strategic collaboration between the NPF and policy institutions in advancing national security objectives. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to intelligence-led policing, capacity development, and ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing professionalism and service delivery.
The IGP further assured the delegation of the Force’s readiness to partner with NIPSS in advancing research, policy formulation, and leadership development initiatives that will strengthen internal security and governance in Nigeria. The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to fostering institutional partnerships in the collective effort to ensure a safer and more secure Nigeria.
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