The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Police Command.
The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by the Deputy PPRO, Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police. The Command described Adebisi as bringing “a wealth of academic, professional, and operational experience” to the role.
Adebisi holds a Bachelor of Arts (Education) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a Master of Arts in English Language from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Her appointment follows the promotion of her predecessor, Benjamin Hundeyin, to the position of Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).
The Command highlighted her professional training and qualifications, stating: “She has a Certificate in Child Protection from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, Ghana, alongside certifications in Human Rights, Human Psychology, and Conflict Management. She has equally attended the Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos.”
Adebisi is also an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and a member of several international bodies, including the International Public Relations Association, the International Association of Women Police, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Her distinguished career includes postings such as Staff Officer to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Operations, and Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police, Special Protection Unit (SPU). Prior to her latest appointment, she served as the Police Public Relations Liaison Officer at the SPU, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The Lagos State Police Command expressed confidence in her capacity to enhance public trust and strengthen police-community relations.
“The Command warmly welcomes SP Abimbola Adebisi and assures the public and media stakeholders of her readiness to consolidate the existing synergy between the Police and the people of Lagos State, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police,” the statement added.
For media inquiries and official communication, SP Adebisi can be reached on 09055390070 or via abimbola.adebisi001@gmail.com
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