- By Femi Alabi
In its resolve to improve the welfare of all officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has commissioned.a new block of wards and a physiotherapy department building at the Police Hospital, Eleyele, Ibadan on Sunday
Egbetokun while commissioning the projects, assured of the commitment of his leadership to improved welfare package for every officer of the Nigeria Police Force in all areas.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on X stated that the newly commissioned building is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for the medical needs of police officers and their families, as well as members of the public who seek healthcare services at the Police Hospital.
Adejobi stressed that the facility will help in treatment of injured officers and members of the communities who are close to the hospital.
He said, “The addition of the physiotherapy department will enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide comprehensive healthcare services and rehabilitation for patients recovering from various injuries.
“The IGP added that the project would benefit not only members of the Nigeria Police Force, but also communities in close proximity to the hospital,
“He also commended the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Police Hospital Ibadan, Olakunle Kazeem for his selflessness in sourcing funds and ensuring the funds were expended appropriately for the construction of the structure.”.
The Inspector-General of Police further assured that the Police will upgrade existing health facilities, construct, and equip more in the various host communities as part of the corporate social responsibility of the Police in order to improve the welfare of Police officers and other residents in such areas.