Why Reorganisation Vital For Effective, Professional, Accounting Policing – Force Hqrs
The Nigeria Police high command on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 said that the Force reorganization, which involved the transfer of officers who have served for a long period of time in a particular state, was a crucial aspect of maintaining effectiveness, professionalism and curbing undue overfamiliarity and familiarity that may hamper quality service delivery.
The Force hierarchy which stated this while responding to recent allegations concerning its activities, said that currently, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and other states have been earmarked for this first phase of the reorganization to enhance efficiency and accountability, stressing that the exercise is a tradition and sacrosanct.
These were contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in which he further said that in the same vein, promotion arrears are a recognized and budget-based in the public service.
The police spokesman explained that the delay inpromotion was a procedural matter and not indicative of any neglect or malintent, stressing that the Force is committed to ensuring that officers receive their due promotions and corresponding arrears in a timely manner.
According to Adejobi; “It is pertinent to clarify that those affected are only those promoted within the year 2023, whose promotion entitlements were not catered for in the already approved 2023 fiscal policy.
“Regarding the issue of unpaid allowances and palliative payment, it is crucial to clarify that palliative payment is a Federal government initiative, and the Inspector-General of Police has no direct control over this process.
“The delays or discrepancies in payment of palliatives to selected few police officers, may be attributed to the bureaucratic procedures involved in government disbursements.
“However, the NPF is committed to working with relevant authorities to address any concerns relating to allowances and palliative payment,” he said.
Commenting on the purported mass resignation of Police officers, ACP Adejobi said that it was important to note that, the Nigeria Police Force has not received mass resignation letters from its officers except a few cases of officers who had privileges of secondment to some international organizations especially the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and had opportunities of permanent employment with such organizations.
He noted that a recent publication appears to be mischievous and possibly sponsored, as the author did not take the time to understand the intricacies of the public service.
According to Adejobi; “The NPF under the current leadership remains committed to the welfare of officers, and resolute in ensuring the growth and repositioning of the Force, and any claims suggesting otherwise should be viewed with skepticism.
