CP Frank Mba: The Most Outstanding Mouth Piece Of The Nigeria Police

Frank Mba, a Commissioner of Police and a Lawyer, is an alumnus of the University of Lagos where he A product of the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano where he had his initial police trainings, Frank is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, Quantico- USA. He also holds a Certificate in National and International Security from the Harvard University, USA.

A former Police Spokesman- both at the national and the Lagos State Command levels, Frank is an experienced communicator and image maker.

The new Inspector General of Police has therefore charged him to bring his wealth of experience to bear in revamping the image of the Force, improving the relationship between the citizens and the police, bridging existing communication gap between the police and its stakeholders, and assisting the IGP in realizing his Mission and Vision for the Force and the nation.

A passionate and versatile police officer who has worked in multiple police units and departments across the country, Frank has attended some of the finest 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.

He 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. He has since assumed duty as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Force Headquarters, Abuja.

PAST AND PRESENT FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS (FPROs)

S/N	RANK	NAME	DATE
1	DCP	EZEKIEL HART	1961 – 1983
2	CP	FELIX MUSA	1983 - 1985
3	CP	D.U.A. ISANG	1984 - 1985
4	CP	FELIX MUSA	1985 - 1986
5	ACP	RAPH ONYEJEKWE	1986 - 1987
6	ACP	LEKAN ALABI	1987 - 1989
7	CP	ALBERT AFEGBAI	1989 - 1990
8	CP	FRANK A. ODITA	1990 - 1992
9	CSP	HAZ IWENDI	1992 - 1993
10	DCP	TUNJI ALAPINI	1993 - 1997
11	DCP	YOUNG E. AREBAMEN	1997 - 2000
12	DCP	HAZ IWENDI	2000 - 2002
13	DCP	CHRIS A. OLAKPE	2002 - 2005
14	SP	EMMANUEL IGHODALO	JAN 2005 - AUGUST 2005
15	CP	HAZ IWENDI	2005 - 2007
16	ACP	AGBEREBI E. AKPOEBI	2007 - 2008
17	ACP	EMMANUEL C.S. OJUKWU	2008 - 2010
18	DCP	OLUSOLA E. AMORE	2010 - 2012
19	CSP	FRANK E. MBA	2012 - 2014
17	CP	EMMANUEL C.S. OJUKWU	2014 - 2015
18	ACP	OLABISI KOLAWOLE	2015 - 2016
19	DCP	DONALD N.AWUNAH	2016 - 2017
20	Ag. DCP	JIMOH OLOHUNDARE MOSHOOD	2017 - 2019
21	DCP	FRANK E. MBA	2019 - 2021
22	CP	FRANK E. MBA