The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the appointment of AIG Nkechi Eze, BDS, MPH, fspsp, as the Pioneer Director of the newly established Directorate of Force Medical Services.
According to a press release on Thursday 30th October, 2025, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the appointment, according to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, underscores the IGP’s commitment to ongoing police reforms and improved welfare for officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force. The elevation of the Force Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate marks a major milestone aimed at ensuring comprehensive, accessible, and efficient healthcare services for police personnel nationwide.
AIG Nkechi Eze, a seasoned clinician, dental surgeon, and administrator, brings over 27 years of meritorious service to her new position. A native of Agbudu in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, she was born in Umuahia, Abia State. She holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, and a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Benin.
Over the course of her career, AIG Eze has served in various police formations across Oyo, Ekiti, Rivers, the Federal Capital Territory, and Lagos, contributing immensely to the advancement of healthcare delivery and officers’ welfare in the Force.
While congratulating AIG Eze on her appointment, IGP Egbetokun urged her to deploy her wealth of experience and administrative expertise to build the Directorate into a model of excellence in police healthcare management. He emphasized that the creation of the Directorate represents a strategic investment in the health, morale, and productivity of police personnel, reiterating that the well-being of officers remains key to the operational effectiveness of the Force.
