The Inspector General of Police is appointed by the executive on the advice of the Nigerian Police Council According to 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the functions of Nigeria Police Council include:
1. The organization and administration of Nigeria Police Force and all other matters rating to the thereto (not being matters relating to the use and operational control of the Force or the appointment disciplinary control and dismissal of members of the Force): and
2. The general supervision of the Nigerian Police Force; and
3. advising the President on the appointment of the Inspector General of Police.