IGP Kayode Egbetokun will get to serve a full four-year term following the House of Representatives’ amendment of the Nigeria Police Act, 2020
The House of Representatives has passed the Police Act (Amendment) Bill, enabling Inspector General of Police (IGP) to serve the entire term specified in their appointment letter.
This legislative move follows President Bola Tinubu‘s submission of the bill to the House of Representatives aiming to amend the tenure regulations for the IGP.
The bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Police Act, 2020 to enable a Person Appointed to the Office of Inspector–General of Police remain in Office until the end of the term stipulated in the Letter of Appointment and for Related Matters (HB. 1678)” seeks to secure the IGP’s tenure which was swiftly passed by the House.
President Tinubu is expected to sign the bill into law soon.
Background
In July, the police dismissed rumours that IGP Kayode Egbetokun attempted to influence the National Assembly regarding a bill to extend officers’ retirement age. Egbetokun, appointed by the President in June 2023 for a four-year term, faces mandatory retirement in September 2024 at age 60. This issue isn’t new. Egbetokun’s predecessor, Usman Baba, remained in office beyond his retirement age and service years until Egbetokun’s appointment.
