Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has emphasised the importance of officers’ health and encouraged them to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

Egbetokun made the emphasises, while recognised the challenges faced by law enforcement personnel, pledging more support for Police Officers’ Wives Association, POWA, on its welfare agenda.

He reiterated the Force’s commitment to providing better living conditions and wellness programs for officers, highlighting the significance of maintaining officers’ hygiene and overall wellness in the force.

Egbetokun stated this while presiding over the ceremony, where POWA President Elizabeth Egbetokun, received and launched a state-of-the-art Barracks Inspection Bus generously donated by Sanomi Foundation through Igho Sanomi, a committed philanthropist and son of a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police.

The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the physical and mental well-being of police officers, ultimately leading to improved performance and public safety.

The event showcased a commitment to improving the living conditions of officers and encouraging them to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

The Barracks Inspection Bus, equipped with modern facilities and amenities, will serve as a mobile platform for conducting comprehensive inspections of police barracks across the country.

It aims to address issues related to officers’ hygiene, living conditions, and wellness by providing a conducive environment for the necessary evaluations and interventions.

The bus will play a vital role in identifying areas that require improvement and facilitating targeted interventions to enhance the overall well-being of police officers and their families.

This is according to a statement made available by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.