As IGP procures, orders distribution of uniforms, kits and accoutrements
Sets up First Aid Unit
IGP Usman Alkali Baba has directed the immediate distribution of Police Uniforms, Kits, and accessories recently procured by the Force to various Zones, Commands, and Formations in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for onward issuance to Force personnel.
The revival of the quarterly supply of uniforms and other accoutrements to Inspectorate, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), and Constable cadres in the Police Force is part of the IGP’s ongoing attempts to induce changes and build a new people-friendly Police Force.
The issuance of the new uniforms and accoutrements, which is a continuous exercise, is free of charge to all Inspectors and members of the Rank-and-File of the Force as provisions have been made for the continuous procurement in the Police budget.
The IGP, therefore, charged Police personnel to imbibe the habit of proper and clean turn-out in order to uphold the sanctity, aura and professionalism of the noble profession as efforts are in top gear to continually improve the condition of service of all personnel of the NPF across the board.
In the same vein, the IGP has approved the creation of the First Aid Unit to be domiciled under the Nigeria Police Medical Service (NPMS), Force Headquarters, Abuja, and the inclusion of advanced First Aid Training to substitute the basic training available in the Nigeria Police Force Training Curriculum.
The Police, in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is currently holding a train-the-trainers workshop starting from today 23rd through Friday 25th February 2022, for personnel of the newly created unit, who would be deployed to all Commands and Formations across the nation, and in turn train cadets and recruits at the various Police training institutions.
The IGP equally noted that the establishment of the First Aid Unit would enhance the capacity of the Police Emergency Response System, reiterating the unwavering commitment of the Force leadership to bequeathing to the nation a professional, dependable and responsive policing system.