What you should know about the new PPRO, Frank Mba

What you should know about the new PPRO, Frank Mba

It is no longer news that the new Inspector General of Police, Mohammed  Adamu immediately on resumption of office, appointed Frank Mba as the new For

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It is no longer news that the new Inspector General of Police, Mohammed  Adamu immediately on resumption of office, appointed Frank Mba as the new Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), taking over from ACP Jimoh Moshood. While many have applauded this move as a good and timely one, it becomes imperative to know exactly who Frank Mba is.

Here are the things you need to know about the new police spokesperson:

  1. Frank Mba is an Assistant Commissioner of Police
  2. Frank Mba is a Lawyer and an alumnus of the University of Lagos where he studied Law.
  3. He has a Masters Degree in Law from the University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
  4. Frank Mba attended the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano where he had his initial police training
  5. An experienced communicator and image maker, Frank Mba previously served as spokesman, both at the national and the Lagos state command levels.
  6. He is also a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, Quantico, USA
  7. The new police spokesperson, also holds a Certificate in National and International Security from the Harvard University, USA
  8. Frank Mba has worked in multiple police units and departments across the country
  9. He has attended some internationally recognised Law Enforcement trainings, both within and outside Nigeria These include: Countering Violent Extremism and Police Leadership Course at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Roswell, New Mexico, USA (2018); Strategic Leadership and Command Course, Police Staff College, Jos (2017); Crisis and Disaster Management Course, Israel (2013); Managing the Media in Crisis Situations, School of Media and Communications, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos (2013); US-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program, with special focus on International Crime Issues, Washington DC (2010); General Criminal Investigation Course at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Botswana (2009); Middle Management Course on Global Peace Operations in Vicenza, Italy (2008); amongst others.
  10. Frank was a member of the Nigeria Police Contingent to the United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in Liberia between 2006 and 2007, where he distinguished himself through a combination of hard work, professionalism, and discipline, thereby earning himself the prestigious UN Medal.