The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced the commencement of a welfare bus scheme for officers and men, aimed at addressing transportation challenges and improving personnel welfare.
- +Police unveil welfare bus scheme for FCT personnel
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed that the initiative was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and will begin operations on Monday, April 27, 2026.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed that the initiative was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and will begin operations on Monday, April 27, 2026.
In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said under the scheme, three Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses have been deployed to operate along designated routes within the Federal Capital Territory and its environs.
According to her, the first bus will operate from the Goshen, Auta-Balefi axis through Masaka, Mararaba, and Nyanya, terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The statement partly read, “Under the scheme, three Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses have been deployed to ply designated routes across the Federal Capital Territory and its environs. The first bus, with registration number NPF 7993 D, will operate from the Goshen, Auta-Balefi axis, passing through Masaka, Mararaba, and Nyanya, and terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters, Abuja.
“The second bus, with registration number NPF 7994 D, will take off from Zuba Divisional Headquarters, moving through Madalla, Abubakar Police Barracks, Brick City, Kubwa, Dutse Junction, and the Secretariat, also terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters.
“The third bus, with registration number NPF 7992 D, will operate from Kuje Divisional Headquarters, covering Kuje Police Barracks, Airport Road, Lugbe, and the Stadium axis, terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters. All buses are scheduled to depart their respective take-off points daily at 0615 hours (6:15 AM).”
Sanusi commended the Inspector-General of Police for approving the initiative, describing it as a significant step toward improving the welfare, working conditions, and overall well-being of personnel.
He urged officers to take advantage of the scheme, noting that enhanced welfare would contribute to improved service delivery, discipline, and operational efficiency.
The welfare bus scheme is part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to improve the welfare and operational efficiency of its personnel amid rising transportation costs and commuting challenges in the Federal Capital Territory.
The initiative reflects a broader push by the police leadership to enhance working conditions and boost morale within the force.
