No Support Is Found for the Bill to Extend the Tenure of the Inspector General of Police and Officers

Many parties, including the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the National Salaries and Wages Commission, have expressed disapproval of a proposed measure that would increase the terms of office for the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and other officers by five years. The bill, which intends to alter the Nigeria Police Act 2020, would raise the retirement age and length of service for police personnel from 35 to 40 years, respectively. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

According to a news report by Sahara Reporters, at a public hearing held by the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, stakeholders expressed concerns that the extension would lead to stagnation, hinder progress and innovation within the force, and negatively impact motivation and adaptability. The Ministry of Police Affairs warned that implementing the extension would have unintended and far-reaching consequences, detrimental to the overall health and operations of the police force, and set a dangerous precedent for other agencies.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>