A rising Abia State-based photojournalist and documentary photographer, Stella Anicho, has presented Abia State Police Command with a set of audio-visual equipment.

This is to complement the effort of the Public Relations Department of the Nigeria Police in communications efforts.

This presentation was one of the highlights in a three-day workshop themed; The Security Lens: Visual Storytelling for Public Trust organised for Nigeria Police officers and facilitated by Her Bold Tribe, the female photographer’s advocacy group in partnership with the Nigeria Police Abia State Command led by CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi.

The gift pack includes a multi-purpose camera, lights, tripods, data storage materials etc. in an event held in Umuahia, Abia State capital.

The Security Lens training which was to prepare officers in this age of general misinformation especially ahead of the 2027 general elections and beyond was also attended by public relations officers from sister organisations like Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and a host of others.

Declaring the workshop open, CP Afolabi hinted that “This training is designed to strengthen our communication capacity and equip participants with modern skills in media engagement, audio-visual content creation and strategic information dissemination.

He emphasized that “effective communication is a vital component of good policing. It promotes transparency, builds public trust, encourages community cooperation and strengthens the relationship between security agencies and the people. I believe the knowledge acquired from this programme will contribute to improved public relations, intelligence gathering, proactive crime prevention and more effective policing across Abia State.

I am also pleased that this programme brings together media personnel from sister security agencies, as security is a collective responsibility that requires cooperation, synergy and coordinated communication.

As we approach the 2027 general elections, I urge all participants to uphold professionalism, accuracy and responsibility in the dissemination of security-related information.

For the facilitator of the workshop, Stella Anicho, founder of Her Bold Tribe, who currently serves as the Personal Photographer to the Wife of the Governor of Abia State, “Our vision at HBT is to bridge gaps, create opportunities, and use photography, education, and storytelling as tools for meaningful social impact. I have always believed that the value of knowledge should extend beyond individuals to the institutions that serve our communities.

We live in a rapidly advancing digital world where information travels within seconds, and a single photograph or video can significantly influence public perception.

For security institutions, effective communication is no longer optional. Accurate documentation, responsible media engagement, and timely dissemination of information are essential to building public confidence and strengthening institutional trust. This is why this partnership is particularly important to us.

While hinting that other security agencies will soon benefit from the Security Lens workshop initiative, Anicho expressed gratitude to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, for his vision and leadership in initiating this programme, in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s vision for professionalism, intelligence-led community policing, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen C. Chinaka, for her commitment and collaboration, her ever supportive partners including Ofuji Moment, OceanGate and Afia TV and to all participating officers, encouraging them to make the most of these three days.

Anicho also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, Wife of the Governor of Abia State, for her continued support, encouragement and guidance. She acknowledged the privilege of serving under Her Excellency’s leadership, noting that the opportunity has provided invaluable lessons and inspiration that continue to shape her personal and professional growth.

For PPRO Abia State, DSP Chinaka, “It has been an impactful and rewarding three days of learning, creativity, collaboration and professional development.