The Nigeria Police and authorities of Novena University Ogume, Delta State, on Wednesday renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between them in January 2014.

This renewal came as the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, played host to the management team of Novena University led by Prof. A. A. Osakwe, the Director of Academic Planning).

“This renewal became necessary due to the desire of the Police boss to equip Police officers with surpassing knowledge that will put them ahead of criminals, in fields such as intelligence and security studies,” Force public relations officer, CP Emmanuel C. S. Ojukwu, said.

The MoU signed in 2014 will among other things offer opportunities to deserving officers to study security related courses at a subsidised rate.

IGP in his remarks pledged commitment of the Nigeria Police to implementing the MoU, as Novena University offers rare courses in intelligence studies which is crucial in 21st century policing.

•Photo shows IGP Arase.