IGP Flags Off PPROs Training on Behavioural Change

By Oluwakemi Kindness

The Nigeria Police has launched a specialized capacity-building workshop for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) focused on Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) and Preventive Strategies Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

The workshop in collaboration with CLEEN Foundation is part of the active efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to engender behavioural change in the Force.

The northern cohort of the 3-day training, holding in Kaduna aims to equip PPROs with strategic communication skills to enhance public trust and improve police response to gender-based issues.

According to a statement on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP urges the officers comprising all Command PPROs from the northern part of the country, to approach the training with utmost seriousness.

The IGP who was represented by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, notes that the training is critical to improving public engagement, build trust, and address the scourge of gender-based violence in the country.

He commends CLEEN Foundation for the timely initiative and encouraged the PPROs to make the most of it.

Earlier in his opening remarks, the Acting Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation, Peter Maduoma, highlightes the organization’s longstanding commitment to public safety, justice sector reform, and inclusive policing.

He also emphasizes their support for security institutions with research-based interventions and training that promote human rights, accountability, and professional conduct.

The workshop featured expert-led sessions on SBCC principles, gender-sensitive policing, community engagement, and tailored communication strategies to prevent violence and foster safer communities.