Female officers excelling, competing favourably – IGP

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has extolled female police officers for excelling in their duty and competing favourable with their male counterparts, even as urged them to sustain the successes recorded over the years.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Nigeria Police Force Women’s Conference, Wednesday at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, he said the force has in place gender sensitive policies including the establishment of the Office of the Force Gender Advisor.

“I am extremely proud of the successes recorded by the women component of the Nigeria Police and wish to encourage you all to sustain the professional excellence.

“This forum represents a strategic platform to interact, engage in professional peer review and address gender related issues that might be inhibiting the optimal performance of women police officers.

“It is my expectation that you will utilise this opportunity to enhance your professional output and acquaint yourselves with the laid down rules and disciplinary processes as it affects women police officers,” he said.

The Police boss urged the participants to come sets of plans that would assist the police leadership in advancing the interest of women officers.

In her remark, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Charge of Force Animal Branch (FAB), Dr Aishatu Abubakar, said the conference was apt in view of the challenges facing the Nigeria Police Force.

She said the conference was an opportunity to brainstorm on issues bothering on women police officers including discipline, corruption, responsibilities of women police officers, retirement plans, financial responsibilities, social media usage and mentoring.

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