IGP to hold police spokespersons conference in Asaba

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, will, on Monday, November 18, 2024, officially declare open a 4-day Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) Conference in Asaba, Delta State. 

The conference was organised in partnership with the Delta State Government and in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and International Alert.  

According to police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the event is part of the ongoing efforts to advance police reforms in Nigeria. 

The conference, which will run from November 18 to 22, 2024, is themed “Strengthening Nigeria Police Force Oversight and Accountability,”. 

He said the gathering will bring together over 150 participants. They include 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 the Force Headquarters in Abuja, and strategic communication experts.  

“The Conference focuses on enhancing 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 necessary for fostering positive relationships with the public,” Adejobi said. 

“Reaffirming the NPF’s commitment to capacity building, the IGP emphasized the importance of continuous training and retraining of officers to ensure they are equipped with the essential skills for effective service delivery. He also encourages the public to support the police in fulfilling their mandate of maintaining law and order.”