Senior Police Officers’ Conference: Lenders Consult Backs Police for 2027 Election Security
Lenders Consult International has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force in strengthening security arrangements ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lenders Consult International, Mr Shina Philips, disclosed this on Tuesday at a press conference held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, to announce the sixth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers.
Philips said the organisation’s partnership with the Nigeria Police was aimed at supporting the Force in developing effective strategies to secure the electoral process and maintain public order during the 2027 elections.
He said the partnership was aligned with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, NPM, psc(+), who recently emphasised the critical role of the police in ensuring electoral stability.
According to him, the IGP had noted that “stability of the electoral process largely depends on the Police as the lead agency in internal democracy.”
Philips said Lenders Consult International had partnered with the Nigeria Police since 2019 to support policing initiatives and promote modern approaches to policing in Nigeria.
He announced that the sixth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers would take place from Monday, September 21 to Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Owerri, Imo State.
He said the theme of the conference is “Developing a Nigeria Police Road Map for Effective Management of Security During Elections.”
According to him, the conference will provide an opportunity for senior police officers and other stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for effective election security management.
“Since inception, when we first got approval to organize the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, we have worked to secure sponsorship for every single edition.
“We consider this our contribution to support the selfless and patriotic work of the Nigeria Police,” he said.
The Lenders Consult CEO also called for greater support for the Nigeria Police from Nigerians, stressing that securing society and maintaining public order should not be left solely to government.
“While commending the government’s efforts, we emphasize that Nigerians need to support the police in fulfilling their constitutional mandate to secure our society and maintain public order,” Philips said.
He noted that the conference had continued to expand its scope and attract international participants, adding that Nigeria, as the “Giant of Africa,” was playing a leading role in the adoption of modern policing methods.
Philips pledged that Lenders Consult International would continue to work with the Nigeria Police authorities to ensure that the conference remained focused on providing practical and cutting-edge solutions to contemporary policing challenges.
He expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, the Force Management Team and the entire Nigeria Police Force for their continued support for the programme since its inception in 2019.
He also thanked the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, for agreeing to host the conference in Owerri for the third time.
