IGP Not Retiring During 2023 Elections – Mohammed Dingyadi

Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Dingyadi, announced on Wednesday that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba will not be retiring when he clocks 60 years on March 1, 2023

Dingyadi’s comments followed fresh concerns about the IGP’s possible retirement amidst the 2023 elections.

Baba turns 60 on March 1, 2023; four days after the presidential election and 10 days before the governorship elections holding on February 25 and March 11, respectively.

According to the minister, the Police Act 2020 gives the IGP a four-year tenure which cannot be interrupted by retirement age.

Dingyadi also stated that the FEC approved a draft bill for an Act to establish Nigeria Police Force College Training School and Institutions.

According to him, the piece of legislation will only give legal backing to about 20 existing training institutions nationwide, and not build new ones.