IGP Appoints Gender Force Adviser.

The IG of Police Sulieman Abba has appointed Olabisi Kolawole, As ‘Force Gender Adviser’

In a statement signed by Emmanuel Ojukwu the acting PRO of police.
Olabisi's appointment promises the ends of Justice for victims of Gender-based Crimes In a bid to consolidate on the gains made by the Nigeria Police Force, in stemming the tides of violence against women and girls in the country, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Suleiman Abba CFR, NPM, NPOM, mni, re-constituted the Force Gender Unit. In this light, the IGP appointed CSP Olabisi Kolawole as the Force Gender Adviser to head the newly re-constituted Unit.

The Force Gender Unit shall among other things:

1. Ensure the implementation of a robust capacity building plan for officers in gender related issues.

2. Ensure the inclusion of gender training in Nigeria Police curriculum at all levels.

3. See to the establishment of Gender Desk officers in Police Formations nationwide.

4. Enhance the already existing collaboration with other stakeholders in the area of gender equality.