By Salejo Ali Kano
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to providing necessary resources and equipment for the Nigeria Police Force to function more efficiently.
The President made the commitment during the passing out parade and commissioning of 462 of the 6th Regular course of the Nigeria Police Academy Wudil, Kano.
He said already the government is embarking on a massive recruitment drive into the Police Force designed to empower youths and implement various initiatives with a view to uplifting modern policing in Nigeria .
Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shetima charged the senior Police graduands to serve the country with patriotism and dignity by contributing in safeguarding lives and properties.
He urged them to shun away corruption and Stick to serve the country diligently.
“No force can perform optimally without ensuring the welfare of its personnel, we recognize a special role in work places. Our government is working tirelessly to ensure the welfare of personnel and their families.”
President Tinubu encouraged them to serve the country with honor, compassion and dignity.
“Serve with honor, commitment and compassion. It is your duty to uphold the honor and dignity of the force and Nigeria.
You should bear in mind that you are serving our nation. As you graduate, you should remember that you are ambassadors of the Nigerian Police Force serving with passion and respect to fundamental human rights. I urge you to serve with honour, courage and compassion.”
The Commandant of the Police Academy, AIG Sadiq Abubakar, informed the president that, the graduands have been equipped with essential policing training and knowledge to effectively tackle security challenges.
He noted that, the academy has been transformed and ready to nurture officers in modern policing professionally.
He spoke on other projects in the academy aimed at not only expanding the structures but also programs.
He said, “in line with the college’s high standards, 17 programmes offered by the academy have been accredited by the National Universities Commission.”
He urged the graduands to be committed to Nigeria Civil Service and service to the country with patriotism.
Awards were presented to Chisom Faith who emerged best graduating student and Yahya Mohammed who received the sword of honor among others.
Some of the senior Police graduands expressed optimism to serve the country better.
It is expected that, with the posting of 462 newly graduated Senior Police Officers into the force, it will bring about improved security of lives and properties in Nigeria.