The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has expressed optimism about the improved living conditions of personnel of the force saying that a conducive living environment is essential for effective policing.
IGP Egbetokun stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while speaking at a crucial meeting with experts and development consultants as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the living conditions of police officers through the reconstruction of dilapidated police barracks across the country.
During the meeting, which had in attendance, members of the Force Management Team and other very senior police officers, the Nigeria Police Property Development and Construction Company, along with other critical stakeholders provided detailed briefs to the IGP and the Force Management Team regarding the progress and strategies for the speedy delivery of barracks redevelopment projects.
The IGP is particularly focused on designing effective building blocks for the execution of the commitments made by his predecessor on the redevelopment of the barracks in the overall interest of the Force.
Undoubtedly, these projects are critical to ensuring that police personnel have access to quality housing, which in turn will enhance their morale and operational efficiency.
In line with this initiative, the affected legal occupants of the barracks have been taken through the property relocation process, provided with relocation assistance, and paid the agreed relocation allowances to secure alternative accommodation in the interim.
In addition, these occupants will also receive their usual rent allowances during the construction period. Upon completion of the new facilities, these officers will be allotted housing units, thereby ensuring a seamless transition back to improved living conditions.
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