{Thirty-one Senior Police students from ten African countries undertaking the fourth intake of the ‘Police Senior Command and Staff Course’ at the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District, on June 17, concluded a week-long study tour in Ethiopia.}
According to the Commandant of NPC, Commissioner of Police (CP) Felix Namuhoranye, who led the team of students, throughout the tour, students managed to contextualize the theoretical knowledge acquired in class to realities on ground.
On their last day of the study tour, students visited ELSE textile factory and the Oromia Police College.
“At ELSE textile factory students were taken through the production and weaving process and explored more on how the fact contributes to socio-economic development of the region” said CP Namuhoranye.
The factory employs about 1100 employees and contributes significantly to social development through corporate social responsibility by providing tuition to children orphaned by HIV/Aids.
The students who are from, Burundi, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Kenya, Namibia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Rwanda also spent time at the Oromia Police College that provides Basic Education Course, Professional Police courses, leadership courses, Cadet Course and specialized courses.
“Students were equipped with extensive knowledge of how investment is key in the development process of any country. .”
“Students also learnt how law enforcement plays an important role in the development process as long as its members are professional, hence the need for training. Sustainable development can only be achieved when there is peace and security,” said the commandant.
During the weeklong tour, students covered aspects of security, governance, economic development, diplomacy and cooperation, and justice.
Among other places visited in Ethiopia include the Federal Police Commission of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa City Administration, Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Addis Ababa University and Bishoftu Automotive Car Assembly.
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