The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has included sex education to the topics to be taught the newly recruited officers of the Force.
The topic is among others such as anti-corruption laws, harassment and gender-based crimes, the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, and election security.
The recruits will be drilled on subjects that included the core principles of public relations and public speaking. They will also learn cartography, map reading, human relations, report writing, and the Cybercrime Act 2015. Topics on Combat skills, artificial intelligence, attitudinal and behavioural changes, and public conduct will also be taught.
The Force stated that these topics are part of the new training curriculum approved for all recruits by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi.
Adejobi stated that the new curriculum aims to enhance the professionalism and operational effectiveness of the service.
He said, “The IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the implementation of a revised training curriculum for all police recruits. Which is a significant step towards enhancing the professionalism and operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force.
“This new training curriculum, when fully implemented, will prepare the recruits for the challenges they will face while policing a complex society like Nigeria. And will position them on how to best perform their duties in line with international best practices.
“The revised curriculum introduces a comprehensive range of training topics. Which includes: The Police Act 2020, to familiarize trainees with the latest legal framework guiding police operations. The Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy, to help trainees understand appropriate social media conduct and the role of social media in policing and communication. Computer studies, gender mainstreaming and education, sex education, anti-corruption laws, and training on harassment and gender-based crimes. The Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, election security (Electoral Act 2022), the core principles of public relations and public speaking. Cartography, map reading, human relations, report writing, the Cybercrime Act 2015, combat skills, artificial intelligence, attitudinal and behavioural changes, and public conduct.”
The Force spokesperson noted that the implementation of this revised curriculum aligns with the IGP’s commitment to intellectual and capacity building within the Nigeria Police Force.
“By addressing critical areas of training, the IGP aims to improve the recruits’ performance, professionalism, and community-oriented approach of the Force. And preparing the recruits to effectively discharge their duties within the bounds of the law.
“The Nigeria Police Force is committed to continuous improvement and sensitization of its officers, ensuring that they are not only well-trained. But also equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the high demands of policing, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, to achieve the crime-free society we deserve,” he added.
source: PUNCH
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