By Our Reporter
IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu,
Inspector-General of Police, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, received a delegation of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), led by its President and Chairman of Council, Dr Ike Neliaku, fnipr, on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the NIPR President commended the IGP’s professional accomplishments and briefed him on Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) and Africa Charter Forum at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
The forum is expected to attract more than 3,000 delegates from 126 member countries of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management.
The delegation sought the support of the Nigeria Police Force in security planning and coverage for the event. It also invited the Inspector-General of Police to serve as a keynote speaker and encouraged police officers to participate as registered delegates.
In his remarks, IGP Disu noted that the Nigeria Police Force and the NIPR share a common responsibility to build public confidence through professionalism, transparency, fairness and effective communication.
He emphasised that every police officer is an image-maker of the Force, stressing that the daily conduct of personnel directly shapes public perception of policing.
The Inspector-General reiterated the Force’s commitment to policing by consent and a service-oriented policing culture founded on professionalism, empathy, accountability and respect for human rights.
He called for the NIPR’s support in providing specialised communication training for police personnel and developing a coherent messaging framework to better project the sacrifices, dedication and contributions of police officers to public safety and national security.
The delegation included the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association, Dr Omoniyi Ibietan, fnipr; Dr Suleiman Haruna, mnipr; Mr Maryam Sanusi, fnipr; Mrs Olubunmi Badejo, fnipr; Commandant Olusola Odumosu; Chief Uzoma Oyegbadu, fnipr; Chief Moji Makanjuola, MFR, fnipr; Mr Stanley Ogadigo, fnipr; and other members of the delegation.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to productive partnerships with professional bodies and relevant stakeholders in strengthening public trust, public safety and national security.
