IGP Appoints CSP Olabisi Kolawole, As ‘Force Gender Adviser’

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, has re-constituted the Force Gender Unit.

In a press release signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Ag. CP Emmanuel Ojukwu, the IGP has appointed CSP Olabisi Kolawole as the Force Gender Adviser to head the newly re-constituted Unit.

Part of the role of the unit will be to: 

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.