By Prosper Meneย
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has given the go-ahead for women officers to take full control of all police management offices on December 4, 2025.
This one-day event, called โWomen in Blue Leadership Day,โ is a major move to support women in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and show they can lead just as well as men.
The order came from Police Headquarters in Abuja. It tells every zone, state, and local police station to let female officers run things for the whole day. They will make decisions, manage staff, and handle daily police work in place of male officers.
โThis is a real chance to show what our women can do,โ IGP Egbetokun said. โThey have worked hard for years. On December 4, everyone will see their skills and get inspired.โ
The plan fits with other changes Egbetokun has made since 2023, like better training and fighting corruption. Women now make up about 15% of the police force, but very few hold top jobs. This day gives them a chance to prove themselves.
Officers like Deputy Commissioner Aisha Bello, who fights cybercrime in Lagos, and Superintendent Fatima Yusuf, who works against terrorism in the Northeast, will take charge. โThis day shows our hard work matters,โ SP Yusuf said. โWe want to open doors for more women.โ
Across the country, the day will include talks, school visits, and online meetings. Women leaders will speak about stopping violence against women and girls and encourage young people to join the police.
Why It Matters
Supporters say this will help the police do better. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised the IGP on social media: โGreat job! When women lead, everyone wins. #WomenInBlue.โ Groups that fight for womenโs rights are happy too.
Still, problems remain. Some women face unfair treatment at work. The police promise to check these issues and make real changes after the event.
On December 4, women in the NPF will show Nigeria that strong leadership comes in every form.
