The Lagos State Police Command has unveiled a new ultra-modern conference centre named after former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional reforms and modernise policing operations in the state.
The facility, commissioned on Friday at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, drew a distinguished gathering of senior police officers, diplomats, traditional rulers, retired security chiefs and other stakeholders.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, described the project as a strategic investment designed to improve operational coordination, administrative efficiency and professional engagement within the command.
According to him, the conference centre marks a significant milestone in the drive to modernise policing and build institutional capacity across the command.
AIG Jimoh said the decision to name the facility after Egbetokun was in recognition of the former police chief’s commitment to transformational leadership and far-reaching reforms within the Nigeria Police Force.
“This is not merely the commissioning of a building but a celebration of leadership, institutional growth and long-term policing development,” he said.
The AIG also commended senior officers, stakeholders and members of the public whose support contributed to the successful completion of the project.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP. Fatai Tijani, represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Adesina Lawal, described the project as a landmark achievement.
He noted that the facility would enhance personnel welfare, improve administrative effectiveness and provide a conducive environment for strategic security engagements.
Tijani recalled that the foundation stone for the project was laid on November 7, 2025, by Egbetokun during his tenure as Inspector-General of Police.
He praised the former police chief for championing infrastructure development and supporting reforms aimed at repositioning police commands across the country for improved efficiency and service delivery.
The commissioner urged officers and personnel to maintain the facility and ensure it continues to reflect professionalism, discipline and dedication to duty.
Formally commissioning the centre, Egbetokun expressed satisfaction at returning to inaugurate a project whose foundation he personally laid while serving as Inspector-General of Police.
He described the conference centre as a legacy project built on continuity, institutional vision and purposeful leadership.
“This edifice represents more than a physical structure. It symbolises our collective commitment to excellence, innovation and enduring reforms within the Nigeria Police Force,” he said.
Reflecting on his years of service in Lagos, Egbetokun recalled how reorientation programmes introduced during his tenure contributed to improved discipline among officers and enhanced public confidence in the police.
The former IGP also shared a personal experience from 2019 when his appointment as Commissioner of Police in Lagos was reversed before he could assume office.
According to him, the setback ultimately became a turning point that paved the way for greater opportunities and responsibilities in his career.
He urged younger officers to embrace professionalism, patience, integrity and hard work, stressing that dedication to service would always yield positive outcomes.
Egbetokun expressed optimism that the new conference centre would serve as a hub for strategic security discussions, innovative policing initiatives and professional collaborations aimed at strengthening law enforcement across Nigeria.
Several retired senior police officers who attended the event delivered goodwill messages, commending the leadership of the command for sustaining infrastructure development and advancing institutional reforms.
The ceremony concluded with an inspection of the facility and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque amid applause from guests and stakeholders.
The event featured goodwill messages from retired senior police officers, including former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro; retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Durosimi Olatoye; former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni; and former Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 16, Adenola Johnson.
Heads of other sister security agencies also delivered goodwill messages at the ceremony.
