Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in partnership with the CLEEN Foundation, has started the second phase of a specialised capacity-building programme for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs).
Focusing on Strategic Communication, Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC), and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention, the training kicked off on Monday, July 8, 2025, in Ikeja, Lagos.
The training, part of the sustained efforts to improve police-community relations and foster greater public trust, follows the successful completion of the first phase, which took place in Kaduna between June 24 and 26, 2025.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the training aims to equip police spokespersons with essential communication tools to enhance public engagement, promote transparency, and improve behavioural outcomes in policing.
Represented by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Oluhundare Jimoh Moshood, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, declared the training open.
Egbetokun emphasized the vital role of communication in shaping public perception, addressing misinformation, and building bridges between law enforcement and communities.
He said, “Strategic communication is no longer optional — it is essential to policing in a democratic society.
“Police spokespersons must do more than issue statements; they must engage with clarity, empathy, and professionalism”.
The Lagos training draws participation from PPROs across Nigeria’s southern region.
The curriculum includes modules on audience analysis, persuasive messaging, digital media strategies, and community engagement.
Officers are also trained to counter harmful stereotypes and misinformation, while building long-term public trust.
Egbetokun reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to modern, citizen-focused policing through continuous professional development and multisectoral collaboration.
“This initiative with CLEEN Foundation reflects our broader strategy to align policing with human rights, public accountability, and democratic values,” he added.
The partnership between NPF and CLEEN Foundation underscores a growing recognition that effective communication is a strategic pillar of modern policing not just a support function.
Through such initiatives, the Force hopes to transform its relationship with the public and ensure that law enforcement officers serve with both competence and compassion
