The Inspector General of Police has urged Police Public Relations Officers across the country to maintain the Nigeria Police’s positive image.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba was represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID) and coordinating DIG for the South-West, DIG Kokumo Bababunde Johnson said this at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Police Force PROs Conference in Ibadan, today Monday 12th December 2022.
He stated that to combat crime and criminality, PPROs must communicate strategically. He also stated that the Police Force will collaborate with all other sister security agencies to ensure that the 2023 general elections are free of crises.
The conference was declared open by the Hon Minister of Information and culture, Alh Lai Mohammed CON, who was represented by Mr Ididapo Okunnu, Director of Production, Publication and Documentation, Ministry of Information and Culture, Abuja
He urged PPROs to check the real identity of information at their disposal and advised the Nigeria Police to establish a Fact-Checking mechanism.
He also encouraged them to manage information effectively, as peace is not meant to be physical, but rather knowledge-based.
In his opening remarks, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, urged all participants to take advantage of the highly experienced resource persons to improve their duties and strategic communication, as the Nigeria Police is ready to provide the necessary support for a smooth 2023 electoral process.
Goodwill messages came from the UNDP, CLEEN Foundation, National Chairman of Police Community Relations Committee, Chairman of NUJ Oyo State Council, INEC, Aisha Tosan of Crime Fighter, and ADRON Homes among others
Souvenirs were presented to the Hon Minister of Information and culture, Alh Lai Mohammed CON; The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba; Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID) and coordinating DIG for the South-West, DIG Kokumo Bababunde Johnson and the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Mr Adebowale Williams.
During the ceremony, the IGP awarded Commendation Letters to Oyo State, Lagos State, Kano State, FCT, Delta State, Enugu State, and Gombe State for their social media activity.
The conference centres on strengthening strategic Communication towards Police Reforms, Security and Integrity of the 2023 General Elections.
Police PPROs from the 17 Police Zonal Commands, 36 State Commands and the FCT are attending the Conference.
