IGP Approves CSP Okuwobi’s Appointment As New POCACOV National Coordinator
By Naomisophyblog
Charges New Head to Explore Crime Prevention Strategies, Engage Relevant Stakeholders to Consolidate IGP’s Vision of People Friendly Policing
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olabisi Okuwobi as the new National Coordinator for the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). This decision, part of a broader organizational restructuring, aims to bolster the campaign’s effectiveness in crime prevention through developmental initiatives.
CSP Okuwobi boasts a rich academic background, holding a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Ibadan. She is actively engaged in esteemed professional bodies such as the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). With over two decades of experience within the Nigeria Police Force, including a notable tenure as a Police Information Officer with the United Nations Missions in Liberia, Police Public Relations Officer for Delta, Benue, and Oyo States, Okuwobi has demonstrated versatility across various policing domains.
Acknowledged for her exceptional contributions, Okuwobi has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. Her prowess in crime fighting and innovative leadership has earned her widespread recognition and admiration.
Given her distinguished career and expertise in law enforcement and public relations, CSP Okuwobi is well-equipped to lead POCACOV into its next phase. In her role as National Coordinator, she will spearhead the implementation of targeted strategies to combat crime and social vices. Emphasizing proactive community engagement, Okuwobi will focus on initiatives within educational institutions, sports, and youth empowerment to foster positive police-community relations.
The Inspector General of Police urges Okuwobi to explore innovative crime prevention strategies and engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including community leaders, educational institutions, and youth organizations. By cultivating partnerships and facilitating dialogue, POCACOV, under Okuwobi’s stewardship, will advance the vision of a people-friendly Police Force, ensuring a safer environment for all Nigerians.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FPRO Force HQ Abuja related this report to the press on 10th February, 2024
About CSP Olabisi Okwuobi
A Chief Superintendent of Police deployed to the Research and Planning Department of the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, in charge of the Department’s Central Admin.
* Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund
* Divisional Police Officer of Ejigbo Division, in Lagos State Command from 2018 -2020
*Through academic training, public relations courses and programmes, and almost two decades of professional exposure as a Public Relations Officer both within and outside Nigeria, She gained a range of outstanding expertise in the field of Public Relations. Her exposure as a Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) where she served from 2017 to 2018 and Divisional Police Officer (DPO) she said further shaped her with retainable competences on core policing.
*Public Relations Officer/Head: Computer/Business Development [2016–2017]
Nigeria Police Multipurpose Cooperative Limited
*UNPOL Police Information Officer [2010 – 2012] United Nations Missions in Liberia (UNMIL
*Police Public Relations Officer [2007–2016]
Nigeria Police, Oyo Command
*Police Public Relations Officer [2004]
Nigeria Police, Delta State Command
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Arts
University of Ibadan [ 2008 – 2010 ] www.ui.edu.ng
Field(s) of study: Peace and Conflict Studies
Final grade: PhD Proceed grade.
Cadet ASP
Nigeria Police Academy[2002]
Bachelor of Arts
Ogun State University [1995 – 2000]
Address: Ago Iwoye (Nigeria)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
UNITED NATIONS AWARD OF COMMENDATION FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
Distinguished Service Award: An award for exceptional demonstration of professionalism in one’s field. This award is issued by The Merit Foundation in 2009.
Excellence in Crime Fighting: Issued by Nigeria Peace Magazine in 2009
Award of Commendation: At the end of an international program such as a peacekeeping Mission under the United Nations, the body commends select deserving personnel who had demonstrate exceptional abilities in their assigned roles. I received the Commendation for my outstanding performances as a UN Information Officer for the Mission in Liberia in 2012.
Award of Honour: Presented by the Red Cross, Oyo State Chapter in 2014.
Woman of Substance: The Award was presented by the Oyo State Chapter of TAPMAN in 2014
Outstanding Achievement Award: The Award was presented by the Ibadan Rotary Club
Excellence in Crime Fighting: This Award was issued by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria in 2019
Achievers Award: This Award was issued by the Lagos-Ikeja City Awards in 2019
Excellent Leadership Award: This was given by Ndi Igbo Buru Utu in 2019
Merit Award: This award for my outstanding performances was awarded by the Voice Out Nigeria News in 2019.
The Best DPO Lagos State Police Command 2019
Legislative Award for Outstanding Performance: Awarded by the Ejigbo Legislative Council 2020
Most Innovative DPO 2020 – Lagos State Police Command/Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria
And Many more, too numerous to itemize.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (IACP)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. OF WOMEN LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE (NAWLEE)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK LAW EXECUTIVES (NABLEE)
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION. OF WOMEN POLICE (IAWP)
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS (NIPR)
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (IPRA) (UK)
CSP Olabisi Okuwobi has recorded outstanding breakthroughs in the course of policing which has earned her notable recognitions and positions in the Nigeria Police, spurring her into new feats.
