The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police 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, Babasayi Oluseyi, issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police. The Command described Adebisi as bringing “a wealth of academic, professional, and operational experience” to her new role.
Adebisi 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 (MA) 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.
The statement also highlighted her professional development: “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.”
Beyond her academic and professional qualifications, Adebisi is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and a member of several international 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 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.
Until her current appointment, she was the Police Public Relations Liaison Officer at the SPU, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Welcoming her, the Lagos Command assured residents and media stakeholders of her readiness to strengthen community engagement. “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 [email protected]