By Fatima Saka
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is set to develop a comprehensive security roadmap for the 2027 general elections at its sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers scheduled to hold in Owerri, Imo State.
The three-day conference, scheduled for Sept. 21 to 23, is themed: “Developing a Nigeria Police Roadmap for Effective Management of Security During Elections.”
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja, saying the retreat would provide a strategic platform for senior police commanders, security experts and other stakeholders to assess emerging threats and formulate operational strategies for safe, peaceful and credible elections.
Iniedu said the conference would focus on intelligence-led policing, police-community partnerships, digital technologies, artificial intelligence and other contemporary approaches to strengthening police operations before, during and after the elections.
He said the deliberations would also facilitate the development of actionable strategies for protecting voters, electoral officials, candidates, election materials and members of the public during the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the initiative is part of the police leadership’s broader commitment to institutional reform, professionalisation and operational readiness ahead of the elections.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to professionalising its personnel to guarantee a peaceful, safe and secure atmosphere for the country’s next major election,” Iniedu said.
Also speaking, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lenders Consult International, Shina Philips, said the organisation had, since securing approval to organise the conference and retreat, worked to secure sponsorship for successive editions.
Philips described the initiative as part of the organisation’s contribution to supporting the “selfless and patriotic work” of the Nigeria Police Force.
He commended the government’s efforts to strengthen national security while stressing the need for Nigerians to support the police in fulfilling their constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property and maintaining public order.
He said the vision of the conference had evolved over the years, attracting international participants and providing a platform for the country to embrace modern policing methods.
Philips assured that Lenders Consult International would continue to partner with the police authorities to ensure that the conference remained focused on delivering cutting-edge policing solutions.
He thanked the Inspector-General of Police, the Force Management Team and the entire Nigeria Police Force for their support for the programme since its inception in 2019.
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He also appreciated the Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, for agreeing to host the event for the third time.
The conference is expected to bring together senior police officers, security professionals, policymakers and other stakeholders to deliberate on emerging security challenges and strengthen operational preparations for the 2027 general elections.
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