The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, today received a delegation from the Board of Directors of Police Health Maintenance Limited (PHML) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. During the visit, the IGP was formally inaugurated as Chairman of the Board, marking the beginning of a new era of direct oversight and enhanced medical welfare for officers.
The delegation, led by DIG Aminu Yesufu (Rtd), mni, Director of PHML, included AIG Adenike Abuwa (Rtd), Director; Dr. Otive Iguzor, Independent Director; Dr. Yusuf Kalli Gazali, MBBS, MSc, DFM, Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director; and AIG Nkechi Eze, Force Medical Director, Directorate of Force Medical Services.
PHML leadership reaffirmed its commitment to service excellence, highlighting recent renovations of Police Hospitals in Akure, Sokoto, Bambam, Yola, and Lagos. To further safeguard personnel against the unique risks of policing, PHML has secured agreements with Federal Tertiary Hospitals for immediate, cost-free treatment of gunshot and trauma victims. Additionally, a specialized partnership with Zenith Healthcare Limited was announced to provide advanced renal care, ensuring officers have access to high-quality interventions for chronic conditions.
In his remarks, the Inspector-General emphasized that the health of officers is a critical pillar of national security. He charged PHML leadership to move beyond corporate performance metrics and prioritize the tangible well-being of rank-and-file officers. IGP Disu stressed that every phase of medical planning must center on the needs of those on the front lines. He also highlighted systemic challenges, including the retirement gap that limits insurance coverage for retired officers and the urgent need to rehabilitate healthcare facilities within police barracks.
Concluding the visit, IGP Olatunji Disu reiterated his commitment to building a resilient police workforce, recognizing that the effective protection of lives and property depends on the physical and mental well-being of every officer.
DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc (+), mnipr, mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
April 28, 2026
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