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IGP names SP Orvenonne Ikwen as new POCACOV National Coordinator
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of SP Orvenonne Ikwen as the new National Coordinator of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), the Nigeria Police Force’s flagship non-kinetic initiative focused on preventing cultism and other social vices through community engagement.
The appointment, announced on 22 November 2025 by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, aligns with the IGP’s push for modern, intelligence-led, technology-driven and citizen-centred policing.
The reform vision emphasizes prevention, trust-building and stronger collaboration between security agencies and communities.
SP Ikwen, a seasoned police officer and security-development practitioner, brings extensive operational experience and academic expertise to the role.
She holds a PhD in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from the University of Calabar and is a member of both the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (ISMN) and the Institute of Conflict Management & Negotiation Analyst (ICMNA).
Her professional track record includes key contributions to technology-driven policing, behavioural change communication, public relations, research, and inter-agency security collaborations.
As National Coordinator, SP Ikwen is expected to broaden POCACOV’s footprint across schools, higher institutions, communities, and youth platforms nationwide.
Her mandate covers tackling cultism, drug abuse, gender-based violence, cyber vulnerabilities, misinformation, and other vices through participatory, preventive, and community-based strategies.
The IGP charged her to deploy innovative crime-prevention tactics and work closely with traditional leaders, educational institutions, youth groups, civil society organisations, and long-standing partners supporting the initiative.
Egbetokun further emphasized that POCACOV must continue evolving as a people-friendly, rule-of-law-driven framework that strengthens national security through trust-building, advocacy, and youth empowerment.
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