NIGERIA POLICE WOMEN @ 70: IGP SHOWERS ENCOMIUMS ON FEMALE OFFICERS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE SECURITY.

On the 4th December, 2025 at Police Resource Center, Abuja. The ACG Esther Akinlade and the Female Strike Force attended the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) event marking the 70th anniversary of women in policing.

- Theme: "70 Years of Courage and Service: Honoring Women in Policing, Inspiring the Future"

- Celebrated the historic journey of policewomen from 1955 to present day

- Highlighted courage, resilience, and contributions to national security.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, joined Female Officers of the Nigeria Police Force to declare open the “Nigeria Police Women @ 70” celebrations, an event honouring seven decades of exceptional courage, service, resilience, and leadership by women in the Force.

In his address, the IGP paid glowing tribute to generations of female police officers who, since the enlistment of the first set of women in 1955, have remained at the forefront of professionalism and dedication to national security. He noted that their courage, integrity, and operational excellence have not only strengthened policing in Nigeria but have also deepened public trust and advanced the NPF’s commitment to inclusive and people-centered law enforcement.

The ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including the Special Guest of Honour, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, CON, the Chief of Army Staff represented by Major General I.M. Abdullahi, the National Commissioner of Police, Royal Bahamas Police Force, Shanta E. Knowles, representatives of various MDAs, the UNDP Resident Representative, Elsie Attafuah, the President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association, Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Egbetokun, wives of Service Chiefs, wives of Members of the National Assembly, and leaders of notable women’s organisations. Retired senior female police officers, including DIG Ivy Okoronkwo, mni (rtd.), ACG Esther Akinlade and Female Strike Force Commander ACC Imonikhe Oluwakemi and her team were also in attendance.

The event successfully honored the legacy and future of women in policing, boosted morale, encouraged professional growth, and reinforced the commitment of female officers to excellence and service.