A national civic membership institution bringing citizens and the police together around trust, service, responsible citizenship and constructive reform.


Friends of Police Nigeria is envisioned as a lasting national civic institution—not merely another NGO. It brings together responsible citizens, professionals, businesses, young people, community leaders and development partners to strengthen police-community relations, support professional policing, recognise exemplary service and promote safer communities.
“Security is everybody’s responsibility.”
Our philosophyConstructive engagement between citizens, communities, institutions and the police.
Support for ethical, accountable, service-oriented and rights-respecting policing.
Celebrating courage, compassion, integrity and exemplary public service.
Equipping members to contribute responsibly to public safety and national development.
FOPN supports the police without replacing lawful oversight, democratic accountability or citizens’ rights. It promotes informed dialogue, lawful conduct, evidence-based reform and mutual respect.
Membership does not confer police powers, law-enforcement authority, official police status, preferential treatment or authority to act for the Nigeria Police Force.
Join citizens and organisations committed to trust, service, reform and safer communities.
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