IGP, Mohammed Abubakar AdamuThe Inspector General of Nigeria police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has challenged image makers to reinvent the image of the police in the country.
The IGP spoke today, December 16, at the opening ceremony of a 4-day intensive capacity building Workshop for Police Public Relations Officers in Nigeria, in Awka, capital of Anambra State. The workshop attracts Police Public Relations Officers from the 36 States of the Federation, the FCT, 12 Zonal Police Public Relations Officers as well as Staff Officers of the Force Public Relations Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Mohammed Adamu acknowledged the efforts of the police image makers across the country in the area of repositioning the image of the Force which must not go unnoticed by the public.
Commending such efforts that had positively impacted on the public perception of the Force, the police boss said that there is still much work to be done towards correcting the age-long stereotypes about the Force.
“I challenge you not to rest on your oars but maintain optimal professionalism at all times. You must re-invent the image of the Force. I encourage you to take advantage of the new media and modern technology to do this and also ensure timely dissemination and response to issues.
“You must master your turfs and strengthen your relationship with your internal and external publics.”
