Kehinde Fajobi
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has approved the implementation of a Revised Training Curriculum for police recruits, aimed at boosting professionalism and operational effectiveness in the Nigeria Police Force.
A statement released on Wednesday by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, outlined the curriculum’s comprehensive training topics. These include the Police Act 2020, social media policy, computer studies, gender mainstreaming, anti-corruption laws, harassment and gender-based crimes, the Electoral Act 2022, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, and more.
“The implementation of this revised curriculum is in line with the IGP’s dedication to intellectual and capacity building within the Nigeria Police Force,” Adejobi said.
“By addressing critical areas of training, the IGP aims to improve the optimal performance level, professionalism, and community-oriented approach of new recruits, preparing them to effectively discharge their duties within the ambit of the law.”
The new curriculum is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that officers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the complex demands of policing in modern society.