The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has lauded the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) for initiating the construction of a six-man rank-and-file quarters at the Ozalla Divisional Police Headquarters in Enugu State, describing the project as a major boost to police welfare and operational efficiency.
The commendation was conveyed by the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, who represented the IGP at the groundbreaking ceremony held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
The IGP expressed profound gratitude to the Board and Management of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund for embarking on the landmark accommodation project, noting that it aligns with the Federal Government’s ongoing police reforms under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in the areas of welfare and improved working conditions.
According to the IGP, the new accommodation will significantly enhance the working environment of police officers in Ozalla Division and across Enugu State, while boosting morale, improving efficiency, and strengthening officers’ commitment to their constitutional responsibilities and assured that the Nigeria Police Force would provide all necessary support to the Trust Fund to ensure the timely completion of the project.
Also Speaking, the Executive Secretary of the NPTF, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu said the project marked a significant milestone in addressing the long-standing accommodation challenges faced by police officers across the country.
He noted that inadequate housing has over the years affected morale, efficiency, and the overall well-being of personnel, stressing that the Trust Fund is determined to provide practical and sustainable solutions.
The Executive Secretary expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his unwavering commitment to security sector reform under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He assured stakeholders that the project would be delivered with transparency, quality, and speed, adding that the Trust Fund remains committed to ensuring value for money and long-term impact.
The contractor handling the project , Transcend Construction Limited represented by Engineer Steven Ani assured that the project will be completed in record time in line specification.
Other stakeholders who spoke at the occasion commended the initiative which they described as laudable.
Highlight was the official groundbreaking of the project.
