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Highlights from March 2024 edition of NRSS: ‘Digital Policing and Crime Control in Nigeria’

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On March 26, 2024, NISER hosted the general public and relevant stakeholders at the NISER Research Seminar Series, with the theme, ‘Digital Policing and Crime Control in Nigeria’, at the NISER Conference Room and online via Zoom. Discussions covered the state of digital technology adoption in the security sector, and the steps that should be taken to improve the use of digital technologies in the sector.

The event was chaired by IGP Solomon Arase (Chairman Police Service Commission and former Inspector General of Police) while the Oyo state Commissioner of Police (Dr Adebola Hamzat) represented the Inspector General of Police (Mr Kayode Egbetokun). Also in attendance were Mr T.O Olokode (Rtd AIG), Mr Fatai Owoseni (Former CP, Lagos state) and a representative from the Ministry of Police Affairs. Dr Lanre Ikuteyijo and Louis Chete were the discussants at the seminar. The report was presented by Dr. Peter Tomoloju.

SIDE EVENT: NISER BOOK FAIR

After the seminar, participants found their way to the NISER Book Fair venue, where NISER books were displayed according to departments at NISER. Archival books from 1970 to 2000 were also on display and were given for free upon purchase of recent NISER publications. Individual Research Projects (IRPs) and Team Research Projects (TRPs) published between 2001 and 2010 were also on display and sold for N1000 flat rate. Recent publications published between 2018 and 2023 were also made available for sale.

In all, about 41 books were sold at the Fair.

Nigerian Institute Of Social And Economic Research is a public research institute located in Ibadan. The center is one of the foremost publicly funded think tanks in the country.