The call was made at the closing ceremony of the Operational Change and Leadership (OCL) Course held at the Nigeria Police Institute, Jabi, Abuja.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid.
Speaking at the conclusion of the five-day programme on Friday, June 5, 2026, the IGP said effective policing in an increasingly complex security environment requires leaders who are adaptable, accountable, technologically driven, and capable of responding to emerging threats as well as evolving public expectations.
He charged participants to deploy the knowledge and skills acquired during the course towards improving leadership standards, operational effectiveness, professionalism, respect for human rights, and service delivery within their respective Commands and Formations.
The IGP further encouraged the officers to serve as catalysts for positive change by promoting intelligence-led policing, evidence-based decision-making, and technology-enabled crime prevention strategies across the Force.
Also speaking, the Coordinator of the Police Reform Secretariat and Director-General of the National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, described police reform as a continuous process that demands committed leadership and a readiness to embrace change.
According to him, the course was designed to equip participants with the requisite skills and mindset needed to strengthen accountability, enhance operational performance, and drive institutional transformation within the Force.
IGP Disu also expressed appreciation to the Government of Germany, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the GS Foundation, CLEEN Foundation, the Police Reform Secretariat, and other development partners for their continued support toward police reform, leadership development, institutional capacity building, and the modernization of police training institutions in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to building a professional, accountable, intelligence-led, and citizen-focused institution through sustained capacity development and the implementation of reforms aimed at improving public trust and service delivery.