The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, yesterday, 22nd July 2025, played host to the Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Admiral J.O. Okosun, his directing staff, and Nigeria Police Force participants of Course 33 of the NDC at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The visit brought together senior military officials including the Deputy Commandant, Major General K.O. Ukandu, senior directors and faculty members of the College, Members of the Nigeria Police Force Management Team, and senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force for the presentation of a research paper titled “Emerging Technologies and Internal Security: Strategic Options for the Nigeria Police Force by 2035” by the NPF Course 33 participants of the National Defence College.
In his remarks, the Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral J.O. Okosun, expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for his warm reception, noting that one of the core mandates of the NDC is helping participants develop innovative solutions to pressing national and security challenges.
He commended the NPF participants for selecting a forward-looking topic that emphasizes proactive strategies for anticipating and addressing future internal security threats. He further highlighted the longstanding, productive partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Defence College and expressed optimism for continued collaboration under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police.
Presenting the research paper on behalf of the NPF Course 33 participants, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) D.B. Lamba outlined a strategic roadmap designed to integrate emerging technologies into police operations by 2035. The framework emphasizes phased institutional, legal, infrastructural, human resource, and sustainability reforms to progressively modernize policing in Nigeria, with the ultimate aim of strengthening internal security, crime prevention, and rapid response capabilities across the country.
The Inspector-General of Police, in his address, congratulated Rear Admiral Okosun on his appointment as Commandant of the NDC and lauded the enduring partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the College. He commended the Course 33 participants for their well-researched and forward-thinking presentation, emphasizing the critical need for the NPF to adopt innovative, technology-driven strategies to strengthen crime prevention, enhance operational efficiency, and address emerging and future security challenges.
The IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to implementing these strategic options as part of its broader reform and modernization agenda.