By Peter Omopo
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police Abimbola Adebisi as the new Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Lagos State Police Command.
The announcement was made on Monday in a statement by Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.
According to the statement, Adebisi assumes the role with “a wealth of academic, professional, and operational experience.”
She holds a BA (Ed) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a Master’s degree in English Language from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Her professional development includes a Certificate in Child Protection from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, as well as certifications in Human Rights, Human Psychology, and Conflict Management. She also completed the Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos.
Adebisi is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and a member of several global professional bodies, including the International Public Relations Association, the International Association of Women Police, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Her career postings have seen her serve as Staff Officer to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Operations, and as Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police, Special Protection Unit. Until her latest appointment, she was the Police Public Relations Liaison Officer at the SPU, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
She takes over from Benjamin Hundeyin, who was recently promoted to Force Public Relations Officer.
The Lagos State Command welcomed Adebisi’s appointment, assuring residents and the media of her readiness to 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 read.
For media inquiries and official correspondence, the new spokesperson can be reached on 09055390070 or via abimbola.adebisi001@gmail.com.
