Continuous Learning In the Force: IGP Egbetokun Orders Weekly Professional Development Detalis

In a statement released on Monday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), highlighted that Egbetokun emphasized the importance of equipping investigators to handle complex and high-profile criminal cases effectively.

During a virtual conference with strategic managers, tactical commanders, commissioners of police (CPs), assistant inspectors-general of police (AIGs), and the force management team, IGP Egbetokun stressed the need for enhanced training to ensure police duties are carried out with the highest level of professionalism.

“The IGP has ordered additional training and reorientation courses for all police personnel to promote attitudinal change and uphold professional standards in their duties,” the statement noted.

These courses will focus on human rights, community policing, ethical conduct, and the proportional use of force, aligning with the Force’s commitment to serving the public with integrity and respect.

Furthermore, Egbetokun mandated the implementation of weekly lectures across all force levels—divisional, area commands, and state levels—to facilitate continuous professional development. These sessions will offer a platform for knowledge sharing and interactive discussions among officers, fostering a culture of ongoing improvement.

Egbetokun emphasized that accountability is essential at all levels, with supervisors held responsible for their subordinates’ actions, ensuring that the force builds public trust and maintains law and order across Nigeria.