IGP declares public relations officers’ conference open in Asaba

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, will officially declare open a four-day Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) Conference in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday, November 18, 2024.

The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this in a press release issued on Sunday. He highlighted that the conference is organized in partnership with the Delta State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and International Alert.

He further explained that the event is part of ongoing efforts to advance police reforms in Nigeria. The conference, scheduled to run from November 18 to 22, 2024, is themed “Strengthening Nigeria Police Force Oversight and Accountability.”

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According to DCP Adejobi, the event will host over 150 participants, including Command Public Relations Officers from the 36 states and the FCT, Zonal Public Relations Officers, Liaison Officers from various police departments and formations, Staff Officers from the Force Public Relations Department at Force Headquarters in Abuja, and strategic communication experts.

The statement emphasized that the conference aims to enhance communication strategies within the law enforcement sector to bridge gaps between the Nigeria Police Force and the public. It also seeks to equip PPROs with advanced skills essential for fostering positive relationships with the public.

“Reaffirming the NPF’s commitment to capacity building, the IGP stressed the importance of continuous training and retraining of officers to ensure they are well-equipped for effective service delivery.

“He also encouraged the public to support the police in fulfilling their mandate of maintaining law and order,” DCP Adejobi added.