IGP approves implementation of a Revised Training Curriculum for all police recruits

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the implementation of a Revised Training Curriculum for all police recruits, a significant step towards enhancing the professionalism and operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force.

This new training curricular, when fully implemented would prepare the recruits for the challenges to be faced in the course of policing a complex society like Nigeria, and how to best execute their duties in line with international best practices.

The revised curriculum introduces a comprehensive array of training topics, which includes: The Police Act 2020, to familiarize trainees with the latest legal framework guiding police operations;

The Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy, to help trainees understand social media conduct and the role of social media in policing and communication, Computer Studies, Gender Mainstreaming and Education, Sex Education, Anti Corruption Laws,Training on Harassment and Gender-Based Crimes, Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act, Election Security (Electoral Act 2022), Core principles of Public Relations and Public Speaking, Cartography,Map Reading, Human Relations, Report Writing, Cybercrime Act 2015, Combat Crafts, Artificial Intelligence, Attitudinal and Behavioral Changes and Public Conduct.