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 Command.
The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.
According to the statement, SP Adebisi brings “a wealth of academic, professional, and operational experience” to her new role.
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 of Arts in English Language from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Her appointment follows the elevation of her predecessor, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who was recently promoted to Force Public Relations Officer.
Academic and Professional Background
SP Adebisi has undergone extensive professional training, including a Certificate in Child Protection from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Ghana, alongside certifications in Human Rights, Human Psychology, and Conflict Management. She also attended the Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos.
She is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and a member of several international bodies, including the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the International Association of Women Police (IAWP), and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
Career Journey
Her career postings include serving as Staff Officer to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Operations, and as Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police, Special Protection Unit (SPU). Until her current appointment, she was the Police Public Relations Liaison Officer at the SPU, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Command’s Assurance
Welcoming her, the Lagos Command assured residents and the media of her commitment to strengthening 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, SP Adebisi can be reached via 09055390070 or abimbola.adebisi001@gmail.com.