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Police, NDC Deepen Collaboration on Reform, Internal Security

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  • The Inspector-General of Police reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Defence College (NDC).
  • A delegation from the NDC presented research findings on police reform and internal security to the IGP.
  • The IGP praised the research for its depth and practical value in shaping future policing strategies.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has emphasized the Nigeria Police Force's dedication to enhancing its collaborative efforts with the National Defence College (NDC) and other key partners. This commitment was reiterated during a courtesy visit by the NDC's management team to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The parties are at the table. They are negotiating, I know, very intensely. My information is that those talks are progressing.

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The NDC delegation, led by Commandant Rear Admiral A. Ahmed, focused their discussions on critical areas such as police reform, the concept of state policing, command and coordination protocols, and emerging internal security challenges. The commandant highlighted that the research presented by NDC participants was the result of intensive work by police officers within the college, with faculty providing academic and methodological guidance.

We are optimistic we can arrive at an agreement.

— WestJet spokespersonA WestJet spokesperson commented on the airline's stance during the negotiations.

IGP Disu described the research as both timely and highly relevant to Nigeria's evolving security landscape. He commended the officers for the study's depth, scholarly quality, and practical applicability. The IGP specifically noted that the research provides a strong foundation for developing frameworks for state policing, citing its sound methodology, comprehensive analysis of public concerns, and practical recommendations informed by international comparisons.

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"The findings and recommendations would contribute meaningfully to the national conversation on police reform and strengthen the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force to address contemporary and emerging internal security challenges towards 2035," the NDC stated. IGP Disu reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to deepening institutional collaboration to foster effective policing, enhance internal security, and drive national development.

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