IGP Egbetokun Flags Off Capacity Building Workshop For Police Leadership
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has declared open an executive capacity building workshop for the top leadership of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), stressing the urgent need for innovation and agility in tackling fast-paced security challenges.
Speaking at the Police Resource Centre in Abuja on Monday, Egbetokun said conflicts today “emerge suddenly, evolve rapidly, and persist stubbornly,” warning that hesitation in response could prove costly.
He urged senior officers to embrace foresight, creativity, and decisive leadership.
The one-day workshop, organised by the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) in partnership with the NPF, is themed “Managing Fast-Paced Security Challenges in a Protracted Conflict Environment.”
It features sessions on conflict analysis, early warning systems, and conflict-sensitive decision-making.
In his welcome address, SPSP President, Mr Nathaniel Msen Awuapila, described the initiative as a transformative investment in the ethical and strategic leadership of the Police.
He noted that the programme aligns with the IGP’s policing vision, Nigeria’s National Security Strategy, and global peacebuilding frameworks.
Mr Awuapila revealed that since the signing of an MoU with the NPF last year, SPSP has trained officers across different cadres, with about 100 inducted as members of the Society.
He emphasised that effective policing goes beyond enforcement, requiring foresight, collaboration, and principled governance.
Both leaders expressed hope that the training would not end with lectures but inspire a renewed mindset and practical actions that strengthen public trust and national security.