The Police Community Relations Committee has celebrated its 42nd anniversary with a renewed commitment to strengthening community policing, national security collaboration, and public trust across Nigeria.
The anniversary event, held in Abuja, brought together senior police officers, government officials, PCRC executives, stakeholders, and members from across the country to reflect on the organisation’s legacy and future vision.
Speaking on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Logistics and Supply, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, described the PCRC as one of the most enduring pillars of community-oriented policing in Nigeria
According to him, the theme of the celebration, “42 Years of PCRC: A Legacy of Service, A Future of Safe Communities,” reflects the organisation’s long-standing commitment to partnership, trust, and shared responsibility in ensuring safer communities nationwide.
He noted that over the past four decades, the PCRC has consistently demonstrated that security is a collective responsibility requiring cooperation between citizens and law enforcement agencies.
“The legacy of the PCRC is visible in every state, every division, and every community where it has stood as the voice of partnership and a beacon of cooperation,” he said.
The IGP stressed that the future of policing in Nigeria would depend on deeper collaboration, intelligence-led policing, technological innovation, and stronger community engagement.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to proactive, technology-driven, and community-rooted policing, adding that the PCRC remains indispensable in achieving safer and more resilient communities.
“The future we envision will require renewed commitment to community engagement, enhanced public trust, and continuous dialogue between the police and the people,” he added.
Earlier in his welcome address, the National Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee, Mogaji Ibraheem Olaniyan, described the anniversary as a milestone celebrating resilience, unity, and dedication to fostering cordial relationships between the police and communities.
Olaniyan traced the history of the organisation to its founding 42 years ago by the late Etim Inyang, noting that the PCRC had grown from a modest initiative into a respected national institution promoting peace, cooperation, and public safety.
Highlighting achievements recorded under his leadership, Olaniyan disclosed that the PCRC had successfully reclaimed its national secretariat and secured the commencement of a new national headquarters project approved by the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Nigeria Police Force.
He said the proposed secretariat would provide a befitting office complex for the organisation, offer subsidised accommodation for members, and improve revenue generation through planned residential apartments.
The National Chairman also highlighted the organisation’s welfare interventions for police personnel and their families, including financial assistance, medical support, scholarship initiatives, and festive packages distributed to thousands of officers during Christmas and Ramadan periods.
According to him, the PCRC has expanded its presence internationally with chapters in countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.
Olaniyan further revealed that the committee had intensified collaborations with the Ministry of Police Affairs, the Police Service Commission, and civil society organisations on leadership training, gender-based violence advocacy, and police recruitment monitoring.
He commended members, stakeholders, and partners for sustaining the organisation’s vision over the years and called for continued support to deepen community policing and national security cooperation in Nigeria.
The celebration also featured goodwill messages, recognitions, and renewed calls for stronger partnerships between the police and communities to build a safer and more peaceful nation.
