The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a revised training curriculum aimed at improving the professionalism and operational efficiency of new police recruits in Nigeria.

This development is a strategic move towards preparing recruits for the complex challenges they will face in today’s society while equipping them with modern policing techniques aligned with international best practices.

The revised curriculum introduces an array of topics tailored to meet the evolving needs of law enforcement.

Trainees will now cover subjects such as the Police Act 2020, Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy, and the Electoral Act 2022, giving them a solid foundation in legal frameworks.

Courses on Cybercrime, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Studies will modernise the force’s approach to crime prevention and investigation.

To promote community policing and gender-sensitive practices, the curriculum includes Gender Mainstreaming and Education, Anti-Corruption Laws, Training on Harassment and Gender-Based Crimes, and the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act.

These additions are signals the IGP’s commitment to a more inclusive and professional police force.

The new training programme also emphasises soft skills, with public relations, report writing, public speaking, and human relations being core components.

Trainees will also gain practical knowledge in map reading, cartography, and combat craft which are skills essential for field operations.

Mr Egbetokun highlighted that the curriculum overhaul aligns with his vision for intellectual and capacity building within the force.

“By equipping our recruits with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of modern policing, we ensure that they are ready to serve with professionalism, uphold the law, and maintain public trust,” he said.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to continuous improvement, ensuring officers are trained and prepared to collaborate effectively with stakeholders in building a crime-free society.

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, emphasised that this revised curriculum reflects the IGP’s vision to promote professionalism and a community-oriented approach to policing in Nigeria.

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