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Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, has explained that his decision to return to legal practice after 34 years in the Nigeria Police Force is driven by his desire to continue serving society, this time through the legal profession.
Mba disclosed this on Friday, October 9, 2026, during the unveiling of his law firm, Frank Mba Legal, in Wuse 2, Abuja, where he outlined his vision for the new practice and reflected on the experience he acquired during his police career.
He said his years in the force had equipped him with valuable skills in leadership, discipline, conflict management and the administration of justice, which he intends to bring to bear on his new professional responsibilities.
According to him, retirement from active policing should not be seen as the end of an individual’s contribution to society but as an opportunity to explore other ways of making a difference.
“Retirement is not the end of service; it is an opportunity to serve in a different capacity. My years in the Nigeria Police Force provided me with invaluable experience in leadership, discipline, conflict management and the administration of justice. I intend to bring these lessons, alongside my legal training, into this new chapter,” he said.
The retired police chief explained that his transition into private legal practice was informed by his belief that the law remains an important instrument for protecting citizens’ rights, resolving disputes and strengthening public confidence in institutions.
He said the legal profession offered him another platform to contribute to justice and societal development, drawing on the practical knowledge he gained from decades of working within the criminal justice system.
“For me, the law is not merely a profession; it is an instrument for protecting rights, resolving disputes, upholding justice and strengthening confidence in our institutions,” Mba said.
Establishing a law firm built on professionalism
Mba said his ambition was to establish a legal practice that would earn the confidence of clients through professionalism, integrity and consistent adherence to ethical standards.
He stressed that Frank Mba Legal would seek to maintain high standards of professional conduct, reflecting his conviction that trust and accountability are essential to the practice of law.
“At Frank Mba Legal, our ambition is to build a practice that clients can trust and that consistently upholds the highest standards of professional conduct,” he said.
The unveiling ceremony attracted prominent personalities from government, the legal profession, the security sector and other areas of public life.
Those in attendance included the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, former Inspectors-General of Police Mohammed Abubakar and Usman Baba, as well as retired Deputy Inspectors-General of Police Sadiq Abubakar, Tijani Baba and Dan Kwara.
Serving senior police officers were also present at the event, alongside the convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations, Pastor Jerry Eze, and the Chairman of Chrome Group, Chief Emeka Offor.
A 34-year career in the Nigeria Police Force
Mba retired from the Nigeria Police Force in March 2026 after 34 years of service. During his career, he held several strategic positions, including serving three times as Force Public Relations Officer, a role that placed him at the centre of the police’s public communication and engagement with the media.
He also served as Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State and later as Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, gaining experience in public communication, policing administration and security management.
As a member of the Force Management Team, Mba oversaw the Department of Training and Development, where he contributed to initiatives aimed at improving the professional capacity of police personnel.
His return to legal practice marks a new phase in his career, following decades in law enforcement. Through Frank Mba Legal, he says he intends to continue contributing to the protection of rights, the resolution of disputes and the administration of justice outside the police institution.
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