SP Abimbola Adebisi Assumes Duty as Lagos Police Spokesperson
THECONSCIENCE NG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has announced that Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi has officially taken up duty as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command.
Her appointment was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., according to a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Babaseyi B. Oluseyi.
“The Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the public and esteemed members of the press that Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi has formally assumed duty as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command, following her appointment by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D.,” the statement read in part.
SP Adebisi, who brings to the role extensive academic, professional and operational experience, holds a BA (Ed) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a Master of Arts (MA) in English Language from the National Open University of Nigeria.
She has also undergone professional training at home and abroad, including a Certificate in Child Protection from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Ghana, and certifications in Human Rights, Human Psychology and Conflict Management. She attended the Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos.
The new PPRO is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and a member of several international professional bodies, among them the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
Her previous postings include serving as Staff Officer to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Operations, and as Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police, Special Protection Unit (SPU). Until her current posting, she worked as Police Public Relations Liaison Officer at the SPU, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
“The Command warmly welcomes SP Abimbola Adebisi and assures the public and media stakeholders of her readiness to consolidate the existing synergy between the Police and the people of Lagos State, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police,” the statement added.
