The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has held a strategic meeting with the Commandants of various Police training institutions nationwide, in Abuja aimed at enhancing the optimal performance of the personnel.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, “During the meeting, the IGP charged them with upholding the highest standards of best practices and discipline within their respective institutions.
It stated that the engagement was part of a broader effort to strengthen police training and reform initiatives across the country.
According to it, “the engagement aligns with the recent Conference of Commandants of Nigeria Police Training Colleges/Schools held at the National Institute for Police Studies (NIPS), Abuja, from March 3rd to 5th, 2025.
“This conference, organized in partnership with the UNDP, GS Foundation, and the German Embassy, focused on enhancing police training strategies for sustainability and alignment with global best practices.
It explained that the conference highlighted several critical areas, including the review of training standards, police reforms, recruitment processes, and curriculum development, in line with the vision statement of the IGP.
According to it, “the commandants were urged to adapt training programs to address emerging security threats, including cyber security, counter-terrorism, and the implementation of community policing strategies.
“This commitment to professionalizing police training is further strengthened by the efforts of the current leadership of the Nigeria Police Force towards building a more effective and professional Police Force through the recent passage of the Nigeria Police Institution Establishment Bill.
The statement reaffirmed that the Nigeria Police Force remained committed to professionalizing police training as a fundamental pillar of effective policing and national security adding that the Force was confident that these initiatives would contribute to a more capable and responsive police force that is well-equipped to meet the evolving challenges of the time.
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