Nigeria Police Women Participate in Exchange Program on Policing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in the UK


A team of Nigerian women Police officers, led by AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, PhD, OON, mni, Force Gender Advisor to the Inspector-General of Police, recently participated in a prestigious international training program on Policing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in London, UK.


The training, organized by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in collaboration with the British National Police Chiefs Council and facilitated by the British Council in Nigeria, aimed to facilitate an exchange of information between police forces in the UK and Nigeria on effective policing of VAWG.


The five-day program, which took place from September 22nd to 26th, 2025, in London, featured interactive sessions, presentations, and visits to key UK Police units. The Nigerian team, along with participants from Turkmenistan and Mongolia, gained valuable insights into best practices in policing VAWG, including:

- Coercive and controlling behavior

- Domestic homicide

- Strategies employed by the City of London Police in handling VAWG cases

- Support for survivors of VAWG

- Project Vigilante, a Thames Valley Police initiative to tackle VAWG during the Night-Time Economy.

The team also worked with representatives from UN Women to discuss Gender Responsive Policing and the next steps in implementing the knowledge gained from the exchange. During their time in the UK, the team was also hosted by the Nigerian High Commissioner in London.


AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, PhD, OON, mni, expressed gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, PhD, for providing the opportunity to participate in the program and for his commitment to gender-responsive policing and gender mainstreaming. She assured that the team would utilize the knowledge gained to benefit the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large.


The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to enhancing its capacity to effectively address VAWG and promote a safer and more secure environment for all citizens.

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