The Anambra State Police Command on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, proudly represented the Nigeria Police Force at a high-level national discussion on “Education: A Panacea in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” organized by the Youth Coalition for Education in Nigeria (YOCEN) at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, underscored the Police’s commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for learning.
He highlighted the Inspector-General of Police’s Safe School Initiative, community engagement programs such as POCACOV, anti-crime patrols, and school sensitization campaigns as proactive strategies to protect students, teachers, and vulnerable groups.
SP Ikenga stressed that security remains a catalyst for quality education, gender equality, and sustainable development, assuring stakeholders of the Police’s continued collaboration with educators to strengthen Nigeria’s progress toward the UN 2030 Agenda.
In a remarkable highlight of the event, SP Ikenga was honoured with the 2025 Most Outstanding Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Year Award, recognizing his professionalism, community engagement, and consistent alignment with global best practices.
The Anambra Police Command expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed its resolve to deepen partnerships with educational stakeholders across Nigeria in pursuit of peace, justice, quality education, and sustainable growth.