The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has officially announced its 2026 National Leadership Training, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity across all commands while promoting inclusivity, diversity, and collaboration between communities and the Nigeria Police.

Speaking on the upcoming program, Voke Emore, Chairman of PCRC Rivers State Command and Chairman of the 2026 National Leadership Training Committee, emphasized the importance of preparing members ahead of the new operational year. According to him, the training serves as a strategic foundation that equips PCRC leaders with the skills and mindset required for effective community policing nationwide.

Theme: Inclusivity and Diversity – The New Leadership Paradigm

The central theme of the 2026 training, “Inclusivity and Diversity: The New Leadership Paradigm,” reflects PCRC’s evolving approach to leadership and security. The initiative underscores the need for:

• Stronger collaboration between communities, the police, and PCRC
• Inclusive leadership that represents all segments of society
• Shared responsibility in building a safer and more secure Nigeria

This paradigm shift reinforces PCRC’s mission of fostering trust, cooperation, and sustainable security through people-centered leadership.

Nationwide Training Across All Geopolitical Zones

In a move to ensure nationwide participation, the 2026 National Leadership Training will be hosted across all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, combining online and physical sessions for maximum accessibility.

Training Schedule by Zone

• South West Zone
• Online: 13th & 14th January
• Physical & Online: 15th January (Ondo State)
• South South Zone
• Online & Physical: 18th – 20th January (Delta State – Asaba)
• South East Zone
• Physical: 22nd January
• (Venue to be announced – Enugu or Owerri)
• North Central Zone
• Physical: 27th January (Kogi State)
• North West Zone
• Physical: 3rd February (Jigawa State)
• North East Zone
• Online & Physical: 10th February (Taraba State)

Each session is tailored to empower members within their respective zones while maintaining a unified national vision.

Why This Training Matters

The PCRC National Leadership Training is more than a routine program—it is a strategic pilot that sets the tone for all PCRC activities in 2026. By training and retraining leaders at the start of the year, the organization ensures that every command is:

• Properly equipped for the year ahead
• Aligned with national leadership goals
• Prepared to implement effective community policing initiatives

According to the committee, this annual training remains a critical step in strengthening operational effectiveness and leadership consistency across the country.

Call to Action: Register and Be Part of the Future

PCRC members nationwide are strongly encouraged to register promptly and participate actively in the training sessions within their zones. With both online and physical options available, no member is left out.

As emphasized by the leadership, you do not want to miss this training. It is an opportunity to grow, connect, and contribute meaningfully to PCRC’s mission of safer communities and stronger police-community relations.