{"id":120484,"date":"2025-07-09T05:44:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T04:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=120484"},"modified":"2025-07-09T05:44:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T04:44:17","slug":"npf-cleen-foundation-launch-training-on-police-communication-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/npf-cleen-foundation-launch-training-on-police-communication-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"NPF, CLEEN Foundation Launch Training on Police Communication skills\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1837110272978441138\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1837110272978441138-header\" class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1837110272978441138-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a continued effort to enhance public engagement and foster trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in partnership with the CLEEN Foundation, has commenced the second phase of a specialized training programme for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs).<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The training, which focuses on Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) and the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), was formally declared open on Monday, July 8, 2025, in Ikeja, Lagos State. This follows the successful first phase of the initiative, which was held in Kaduna from June 24 to 26, 2025.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a press statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAI, and dated July 8, 2025, the NPF noted that the programme aims to enhance the strategic communication capabilities of police spokespersons while equipping them with vital tools for effective public engagement and behavioural transformation.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, was represented at the opening ceremony by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Oluhundare Jimoh Moshood, who formally declared the training open.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his address, IGP Egbetokun highlighted the critical role of SBCC in modern policing, describing it as \u201ca powerful tool for reshaping public perception, promoting transparency, and fostering mutual respect between law enforcement and citizens.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He further stressed the evolving expectations placed on police spokespersons, stating:<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cPolice spokespersons must possess more than just operational knowledge\u2014they must be skilled communicators capable of engaging the public with empathy, clarity, and professionalism, \u201d the statement read in part.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Lagos session brings together PPROs from across the southern region and features a robust curriculum that includes modules on audience analysis, persuasive messaging, digital media utilization, and effective engagement with diverse communities.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the IGP, the training is part of a broader strategy by the Force to align modern policing practices with democratic values and human rights principles. He reiterated the NPF\u2019s commitment to citizen-centered policing, saying, \u201cThis training reflects the Force\u2019s broader strategy to align modern policing with democratic values and human rights principles.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He also praised the collaboration with the CLEEN Foundation, emphasizing the importance of multi-sectoral partnerships in driving sustainable change.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The NPF-CLEEN Foundation initiative is widely seen as a strategic shift that acknowledges communication not merely as a support function, but as a critical pillar in contemporary law enforcement.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_82519821596993128ymail_android_signature\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Lizzy Chirkpi In a continued effort to enhance public engagement and foster trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in partnership&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":83939,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-120484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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