Strategic Partnership Meeting Between the Advanced Peace and Reconciliation Centre of Nigeria (APRCN) and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Nasarawa State Command
Strategic Partnership Meeting Between the Advanced Peace and Reconciliation Centre of Nigeria (APRCN) and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Nasarawa State Command
The Advanced Peace and Reconciliation Centre of Nigeria (APRCN) hosted a strategic collaboration meeting with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Nasarawa State Command, on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, at the Conference Hall of the Centre’s Head Office.
The meeting brought together distinguished representatives from both organizations to discuss partnership strategies aimed at strengthening professional security training, community engagement, and national development initiatives.
First Session: Opening Remarks and Formal Welcome
The meeting commenced with an opening session delivered by Ms. Happiness Okon, who served in the capacity of National Supervisor, College of Oil and Gas Exploration Technology Nigeria, and also functioned as the Moderator and Acting Secretary for the meeting.
She outlined the purpose of the meeting, emphasizing the importance of strengthening collaboration, enhancing security awareness, and building sustainable partnerships between the APRCN and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC). During this session, she respectfully acknowledged the presence of:
The Director General of the APRCN: Dr. (Amb) Okocha Morgan Meshack
Members of the Board of Directors: Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Nasiru, Oba Dr. Olusegun Aderemi, Prof. Chinedum Adiele, Prof. Atapia Owayibuekpo Atapia, Dr. Nkenta Daniel Udoudoh, and DCG (RTD) Ewurem Evans.
Field Representatives: Miss Otobong Effiong Asuquo, Amb. Michael Felix, Miss Deborah Agada, and Mr. Theophilus Agbatse from Security and Conflict Management.
Representatives of the PCRC, Nasarawa State Command: The Vice Chairman, PCRC Nasarawa State Command and Founder of Friends of Police, Ibrahim Babayo, and the State Auditor, Mr. Philip Okorie.
Second Session: Address by the Vice Chairman, PCRC Nasarawa State Command
The second session was delivered by Ibrahim Babayo, who expressed appreciation to the APRCN for its prompt response to PCRC’s collaboration request. He noted that the PCRC was established in 1984 to bring policing closer to communities, with a strong focus on grassroots engagement.
He emphasized that the primary objective of PCRC is to engage communities effectively by understanding demographics and communication strategies. This led them to utilize AI tools to identify reputable institutions capable of supporting their operational objectives, which ultimately led to the identification of the Advanced Peace and Reconciliation Centre of Nigeria (APRCN).
Third Session: Response by the Director General
The Director General expressed appreciation to Ibrahim Babayo for his dedication to national security development. He highlighted that the APRCN is committed to delivering professional training and remains positioned to support national security advancement.
He described the proposed collaboration as timely and assured PCRC representatives of the APRCN’s readiness to establish a structured partnership. Key commitments included:
Issuance of an official approval letter of partnership.
Provision of both online and on-site training programs.
Integration of PCRC trainers and curriculum into the APRCN curriculum.
Interactive Session and Strategic Recommendations
Mr. Philip, State Auditor of the PCRC, commended the APRCN’s futuristic disposition, particularly in cybersecurity and forensic education. Participants raised several recommendations, including:
Engagement with religious institutions for grassroots outreach.
Expansion of community engagement through media platforms.
Adoption of both physical classroom and online learning methods via the APRCN platform.
Closing Session and Formalization of Partnership
The meeting concluded on a highly positive note. Miss Happiness Okon, serving as Acting Secretary, read out the aims and objectives of the APRCN to PCRC representatives.
A major highlight was the formal presentation of the Approval Letter, which was officially handed over to Ibrahim Babayo. This exchange marked the official commencement of a new phase of collaboration between the Advanced Peace and Reconciliation Centre of Nigeria (APRCN) and the Police Community Relations Committee, Nasarawa State Command.
Significant Outcomes:
✔ Approval of the Train-the-Trainers Program
✔ Agreement to develop Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
✔ Commitment to curriculum integration within the APRCN
✔ Official commencement of institutional collaboration
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