The Police Meritorious Service Medal is a Nigerian decoration awarded to members of the police force for long and devoted service.
Awardees must also display exceptional ability and exemplary record.
The Nigeria Police Force serves as the primary law enforcement and leading security agency in Nigeria. Established by the 1999 constitution as the national police with exclusive jurisdiction across the nation, it boasts a staff strength of approximately 371,800 as of 2016.
Currently, the force is under the leadership of IGP (Inspector General) Kayode Egbetokun. Major reforms were implemented in 2020, signifying significant changes within the organization.
