By Olasunkanmi Akoni

A Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, Family and Youth Support Initiative, FYSI, has urged female police officers not to see the digital or technological aspects of policing as the exclusive preserve of their male counterparts.

The NGO also sensitised them on the numerous opportunities digital technology offers to accelerate their career growth and also maximise their potentials.

Delivering a lecture at the Idimu Police Division, Idimu area of Lagos, as part of activities marking the International Women’s Day, on Wednesday, with the theme, ‘DIGITALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality,’ Executive Director of FYSI, Mrs. Bukoladeremi Ladigbolu, stressed the need for them to also encourage their female children to pursue careers in STEM education.

She admonished them not feel inferior to their male colleagues, rather, should compete with them in all aspects of police work, especially in intelligence and forensics, which often requires the use of technology and science.

Ladigbolu, equally enlightened them on how they can use digital technology for self development, as well as create additional streams of income without violating the codes of their profession.

According to her, “Between husband and wife, I am aware that the bible expects us to treat our husbands as the head. I want to assume that the Quran also prescribes the same.

“But when it comes to professional relationships, women must not allow themselves to be relegated to the background. We must be ready to learn the skills and embrace challenges that will help us get to the top in our chosen career.”

The Divisional Police Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, Gladys Faniyitayo, was represented at the event by the Admin Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, Olivia Okorie.