IGP Disu meets NIPR delegation, seeks stronger public trust in police

Crime Diary

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has engaged the leadership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on strategies to strengthen public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force through professionalism, transparency, accountability and effective communication.

Disu received a delegation of the NIPR, led by its President and Chairman of Council, Dr Ike Neliaku, fnipr, on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the NIPR delegation commended the IGP’s professional accomplishments and briefed him on Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum and Africa Charter Forum.

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The statement said the forum would take place at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, and is expected to attract more than 3,000 delegates from 126 member countries of the Global Alliance for Public Relations.

The delegation sought the support of the Nigeria Police Force for security planning and coverage during the event. It also invited the Inspector-General of Police to serve as a keynote speaker and encouraged police officers to participate as registered delegates.

Speaking during the meeting, Disu noted that the Nigeria Police Force and NIPR shared a responsibility to build public confidence through professionalism, transparency, fairness and effective communication.

The IGP stressed that every police officer was an image-maker of the Force, noting that the daily conduct of personnel directly influenced public perception of policing.

He reiterated the Force’s commitment to policing by consent and a service-oriented policing culture anchored on professionalism, empathy, accountability and respect for human rights.

Disu also called for greater collaboration with the NIPR in providing specialised communication training for police personnel and developing a coherent messaging framework to better communicate the sacrifices, dedication and contributions of police officers to public safety and national security.

The NIPR delegation included the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association, Dr Omoniyi Ibietan, fnipr; Dr Suleiman Haruna, mnipr; Mr Maryam Sanusi, fnipr; Mrs Olubunmi Badejo, fnipr; Commandant Olusola Odumosu; Chief Uzoma Oyegbadu, fnipr; Chief Moji Makanjuola, MFR, fnipr; Mr Stanley Ogadigo, fnipr; and other members of the delegation.

The Nigeria Police Force said it remained committed to productive partnerships with professional bodies and relevant stakeholders in strengthening public trust, public safety and national security.