Community policing: NPF partners education ministry on quiz competition

As part of efforts to evolve new initiatives that will address the causes of crimes, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is partnering the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders on a quiz competition for secondary schools.

Speaking at the unveiling of the logo for the IGP Quiz Competition, Tuesday at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Idris, said the quiz was deliberately thought out, with the aim of sensitising the younger ones on the dangers of crime through a fun-filled quiz competitions.

He said, “The IGP 30 Minutes Quiz Competition is being organised in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education, State Miniseries of Education, other education related agencies and stakeholders. This competition, which is specifically designed for secondary school students will feature students from police, military, and paramilitary secondary schools accross the country.

“Seasoned panelists will ensure a credible, transparent and qualitative process that will culminate in a grand finale where mouthwatering prizes will be won.

“Equally, as the programme progresses there will be school visitation programme where Public Relations Officers will be visiting selected schools across the country to lecture the pupils and students on the dangers of taking to crime as well as the importance of abstaining from it.

“It will also involve career talks with a view to triggering the interest of some of the students in considering careers in the Police Force. These will further help in steering our children and youths away from all forms of crimes and criminality.”

He said, “…these programmes are not in isolation but component parts of the big picture, which is community policing and with the sole aim of ensuring a safer nation.

“Our hope is that these projects will stem the supply chain of  criminals. You will all agree with me that once our children abstain from crimes, their future is assured. The 30 minutes quiz competition and other proactive, well thought out programmes will not only have an immediate impact, but are very beneficial in the long run to the youths and the country at large.”

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