Nigeria

In police reform, institutional frameworks and technical training often take centre stage. But sustainable change also depends on people, those who personify professionalism, integrity, and a sense of service. One such individual is Superintendent Gimbia Audu of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

On 1 August 2025, the GS-Foundation concluded the second round of its Leadership & Management Training for senior officers of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). Held over two weeks at the National Institute for Police Studies (NIPS) in Abuja, the training brought together 37 police leaders, approximately 30% of them women.

Nigeria. The GS-Foundation continues its mission to strengthen institutional capacity within Nigeria’s Police Force. In June, the fifth “Train the Trainer” course empowered Gender Desk Officers with the tools to lead, teach, and protect – with compassion and professionalism. From 23 to 27 June 2025, the GS-Foundation, in collaboration with the Gender Department of the […]

The Community Policing Engagement Project entered its next phase with the first and second officer training held in Abuja. Officers from Garki District engaged in an intensive session focused on ethics,public trust and crisis intervention. Five more trainings are planned.

From March 31 to April 4, 2025, GS-Foundation hosted its first Train-the-Trainer course of the year in Abuja, aimed at empowering Gender Desk Officers of the Nigeria Police Force in their response to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

In December 2024, we celebrated the successful procurement and delivery of 10 container clinics for the Nigeria Police Force . Following the official handover ceremony in Lagos, the clinics began their journey to various police schools across Nigeria.

Community policing in Abuja: A new pilot project fosters trust, enhances security & strengthens police-community collaboration for a safer, more connected Garki.

Mobile container clinics for Nigerian police schools: Equipped with solar power & medical essentials, they enhance healthcare access for officers & communities alike.

Last week, a workshop on Community Policing took place in Nigeria, organized by Georg Partenheimer from the GS-Foundation. Key attendees included AIG Muhammed Ali and CP Robert Clemens from the Department of Research and Planning, Head and members from PRS (Police Reform Secretary). Garki was selected as the project site due to its diverse social […]