The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has said that access to affordable housing is critical to improving the welfare, morale and productivity of officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
According to the IGP, providing sustainable and affordable housing for police personnel remains a priority under his leadership, noting that officers who are assured of decent living conditions are better motivated to carry out their constitutional duties.
A statement released on Wednesday by the Force Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, said Egbetokun stated this on Tuesday while receiving the Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Shehu Osidi, and his management team during a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
He described the visit as timely, stressing that stronger institutional partnerships between the Police Force and key housing agencies such as FMBN are essential to achieving long-term welfare goals for serving officers and retirees.
“IGP Egbetokun welcomed the FMBN leadership, describing the visit as timely and a significant step toward elevating the partnership between both organisations. He noted that such institutional alliances are vital to achieving the Force’s objective of providing sustainable housing solutions for its workforce.
IGP Egbetokun further reaffirmed that the welfare of all police personnel remains a top priority under his leadership. He stressed that providing affordable housing is essential to boosting the morale of officers who continually put their lives on the line in the service of the nation.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships that ensure the dignity and well-being of its officers, both during and after their dedicated service to the country, ” the statement partly read.
Earlier, the Managing Director of FMBN, Osidi, commended the Nigeria Police Force for its cooperation, describing it as one of the Bank’s most strategic institutional partners.
He called for deeper collaboration to ensure that police personnel can access mortgage and housing benefits without administrative bottlenecks or disputes.
Osidi also reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to expanding housing access for police officers through tailored mortgage products and improved service delivery.
The welfare of police personnel, particularly access to affordable housing, has remained a longstanding challenge within the Nigeria Police Force, with many officers relying on rented accommodation throughout their service years.
In recent years, the Force has intensified efforts to improve staff welfare through partnerships with key institutions, including the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, to expand access to mortgage financing and home ownership.
