The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as the new Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command.
The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Deputy PPRO, Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.
According to the Command, Adebisi assumes the role with “a wealth of academic, professional, and operational experience”.
Adebisi holds a BA (Ed) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a Master’s degree in English Language from the National Open University of Nigeria.
She also possesses certificates in Child Protection from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, as well as in Human Rights, Human Psychology, and Conflict Management. In addition, she completed the Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos.
The new spokesperson is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and a member of international professional groups including the International Public Relations Association, the International Association of Women Police, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Her career postings have included serving as Staff Officer to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations), and Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police, Special Protection Unit (SPU).
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Before her new appointment, she was the Police Public Relations Liaison Officer at the SPU, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Adebisi takes over the Lagos Command’s media desk following the promotion of her predecessor, Benjamin Hundeyin, who was recently elevated to the role of Force Public Relations Officer.
Welcoming her to the Command, the police assured Lagos residents and the media of Adebisi’s readiness to build on existing partnerships.
“The Command warmly welcomes SP Abimbola Adebisi and assures the public and media stakeholders of her readiness to consolidate the synergy between the Police and the people of Lagos State, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police,” the statement read.
For official correspondence, the new spokesperson can be reached via 09055390070 or abimbola.adebisi001@gmail.com.