By Damilare Adeleye
No fewer than 31 Police Public Relations Officers and Public Relations experts at the Force Public Relations Department have been inducted into the National Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Thursday, 14th December, 2023.
The induction ceremony, which was conducted by Dr Ike Neliaku, President and Chairman of the Council of the NIPR, who was represented by Professor Emmanuel Dandaura, Vice President of the institute, was part of events for the just concluded Conference and Seminar for Nigeria Police Public Relations Officers and PR Experts held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, from 11th to14th December, 2023.
According to ASP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, the induction ceremony is a testament to the commitment of the force towards fostering continuous training and development among its personnel.
“The induction of these image managers into the NIPR is in alignment with the Force’s adherence to the standards and criteria outlined in the NIPR Act, 2004, law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, governing professional practice within the clime of Public Relations,” he said.
During the induction ceremony, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun represented by CP Olatoye Durosinmi, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, charged the newly inducted officers to effectively apply their acquired knowledge in their official capacities as spokespersons.
The IGP also highlighted the crucial role these officers play in enhancing communication and fostering positive relations between the Police and the general public.
On his part, ACP Adejobi also expressed deep appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for his staunch support towards the advancement of the Public Relations Department, describing it as unprecedented.