The National Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Alhaji Mogaji Ibraheem Olaniyan, has received a prestigious Partnership Award from the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) in recognition of his leadership and contributions to strengthening police-community relations in the country.
The award was presented during the association’s Annual Conference and Awards ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The recognition acknowledges Olaniyan’s commitment to community service, national development, institutional collaboration and efforts to promote stronger partnerships between the Nigeria Police Force and the communities it serves.
A major highlight of the event was the commendation of the PCRC chairman by the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), who praised his leadership and described him as “the right peg in the right hole.”
The VON Director-General reportedly expressed confidence in Olaniyan’s capacity to lead the committee, applauding what he described as the progressive transformation and increased visibility of the PCRC under his administration.
He also openly endorsed Olaniyan’s re-election, expressing support for continuity in the committee’s leadership and assuring him of the goodwill of the media community and his office.
The Director-General equally commended the Inspector-General of Police for efforts to tackle criminality, strengthen intelligence-driven policing, improve operational effectiveness and introduce welfare initiatives for police personnel.
He stressed that effective policing requires purposeful leadership, institutional reforms, improved personnel welfare and constructive engagement with citizens.
Olaniyan’s recognition by CCAN also highlights the importance of collaboration among the media, security institutions and community-based organisations in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.
Under his leadership, the PCRC has sustained initiatives aimed at strengthening community-oriented policing, promoting security awareness and supporting police-community engagement across the country.
Among the initiatives highlighted by the committee are the PCRC Safe School Initiative, humanitarian interventions, educational assistance, scholarships for children of deceased police officers, and annual Christmas and Ramadan support packages.
The programmes are designed to complement conventional security efforts by promoting social responsibility, community participation and mutual trust between the police and the public.
The PCRC National Chairman attended the ceremony alongside the Chairman of Zone 7, Abuja, Otunba Bolaji Adigun, his Personal Assistant, Odelabi Elijah, and other members of his delegation.
The CCAN award, alongside the VON Director-General’s public endorsement, marks another recognition for Olaniyan’s administration as the PCRC continues to position itself as a strategic partner of the Nigeria Police Force in promoting public safety and national security.
The committee described the award as a collective achievement, acknowledging the contributions of its national leadership, state commands, zonal structures, special units, members and stakeholders.
It reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the police, strengthening community participation in security and advancing the vision of a safer and more peaceful Nigeria.
The award presentation and endorsement come as the PCRC chairman receives growing recognition from stakeholders in the media and security sectors for his leadership of the organisation.
