The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Command.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command.
Oluseyi said Adebisi brings “a wealth of academic, professional, and operational experience” to her new role, adding that her appointment reflects the command’s commitment to strengthening public trust and police-community relations.
Adebisi holds a Bachelor of Arts (Education) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a Master of Arts in English Language from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Her professional development includes a Certificate in Child Protection from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, Ghana, as well as certifications in Human Rights, Human Psychology, and Conflict Management. She also attended the Advanced Detective Course at the Police Staff College, Jos.
Beyond her academic achievements, Adebisi is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and a member of several international professional bodies, including the International Public Relations Association, the International Association of Women Police, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Her career postings have seen her serve as Staff Officer to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations) and as Personal Assistant to the Commissioner of Police, Special Protection Unit (SPU). Before her new appointment, she was the Police Public Relations Liaison Officer at the SPU, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Welcoming her to her new position, the Lagos State Command assured residents and media stakeholders of her readiness to consolidate police-community engagement.
“The Command warmly welcomes SP Abimbola Adebisi and assures the public and media stakeholders of her readiness to consolidate the existing synergy between the Police and the people of Lagos State, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police,” the statement read.
Adebisi’s appointment follows the promotion of her predecessor, Benjamin Hundeyin, who now serves as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).
For media inquiries and official correspondence, the Lagos PPRO can be reached on 09055390070 or via abimbola.adebisi001@gmail.com.
