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POLICE MINISTER, IGP EGBETOKUN AT 2023 IACP GENERAL ASSEMBLY: FOCUS ON GLOBAL SECURITY, CRISIS MANAGEMENT
The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., recently participated in the 130th Annual Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), emphasizing the critical role of law enforcement in addressing global security challenges and effective crisis management. As part of the proceedings of 16th October, 2023, at the Assembly Ball Room 20, the officers were led to brainstorm on lofty ideas and ideals for an improved law enforcement management in contemporary times.
A thought-provoking presentation by Kathleen O’Toole, retired Seattle Police Department Chief, added depth to the proceedings. Her insightful discourse, titled “Leadership Reflections: Navigating through Crisis,” offered valuable perspectives on effective crisis management within the law enforcement community.
During the conference, IGP Egbetokun was recognized by the President of the IACP and other prominent Law Enforcement Chiefs in America. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including DIG Department of Finance and Administration Bala Ciroma, DIG Habu Sani, DIG Intelligence Department, AIG INTERPOL Lanre Bankole, AIG PMF, AIG Yekini Ayoku, CP INTERPOL Stanley Ude, DCP Operations Oyo State Akinade Adejobi, the Force PRO ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGPs PA CSP Adebowale Ganiyu, and other senior officials.
Also, at the general assembly was the Honourable Minister of State, Ministry of Police Affairs, Hajia Imman Sulaiman-Ibrahim, some law enforcement agents from the Nigerian Customs Service, Federal Road Safety Corps, EFCC and Nigeria-based security experts.
A highlight of this year’s Assembly was the recognition of the IACP Officer of the Year, an accolade that celebrates the exceptional contributions made by law enforcement officers in the execution of their duties. The IACP/Axon Police Officer of the Year Award, generously sponsored by Axon, stands as a testament to the dedication and selflessness exhibited by police officers in their pursuit of public service and community safety. In this year’s competition, finalists from Texas and California vied for the prestigious award, with Officer Nathan Gadson of the Houston Police Department, Texas, emerging as the recipient of the 2023 Award.
Ag. IGP Egbetokun has reiterated the importance of recognizing and celebrating exceptional achievements in the field of law enforcement. He encouraged officers of the Nigeria Police Force to aspire to greatness and consider submitting their outstanding work for global recognition and awards. Such recognition not only elevates the law enforcement profession but also serves as an inspiring example for others to emulate, embodying qualities of selflessness, empathy, and unwavering strength of character.
Furthermore, the IGP, commending the exemplary performances of some gallant and dedicated officers of the Nigeria Police Force, restated his commitment to implementing a reward system within the Nigeria Police, with plans to honor outstanding officers at the upcoming Police Award Night scheduled at the end of the year. The selection process for identifying exemplary officers is already underway.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE
PRESS RELEASE
Uzodimma inspects ongoing critical health, road, other infrastructure projects in Imo
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Governor Hope Uzodimma has commended the pace of ongoing work on health, road, bridge and other critical infrastructure projects at different locations in Imo State, stressing that they are in sync with his administration’s plan to reset Imo State for prosperity.
The ongoing projects include the late Engineer Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, the Assumpta Cathedral roundabout bridge, the Banana Junction to Eziachi road in Orlu, the new Government House Annex in Orlu and the Seplat Energy and Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited joint venture health facility at the Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu.
Speaking to newsmen at the Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu Tuesday, where he led a team of stakeholders and government officials to inspect the ongoing work on a key health facility, Governor Uzodimma thanked the federal government for finding Imo State worthy to host the project which is meant to serve the health needs of people from the South East.
He described the facility as world-class where all manner of diseases would be treated, in addition to serving as a support facility to the Teaching Hospital where it is located.
Governor Uzodimma who thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seplat Energy and NNPCL for the kind approval for the facility, and its funding, noted that it would go a long way, when completed, to bridge the infrastructure gap in Imo State in particular and the South East in general.
He further explained that the health project will also help in the recovering of the destruction meted to the town by criminal elements through their nefarious activities in Orlu.
On his assessment of work so far done on all the projects he inspected, Governor Uzodimma expressed satisfaction that the contractors have achieved between 70 percent and 80 percent completion of the work, an indication that their commissioning is by the corner.
Governor Uzodimma, hinted, for instance, that baring any unforeseen circumstances, the Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia road will be ready for commissioning by February 2025 by the President.
He reiterated his administration’s preparedness to connect the whole Imo State with accessible roads that will, not just link them together easily, but make it possible for the rural dwellers who are predominantly farmers, to have value for their produce when they get to the markets of their choice for transactions.
Governor Uzodimma explained that the One Town State concept that has necessitated the construction of a Government House Annex in Orlu and another one to be built in Okigwe, with the attendant excellent road connectivity, will also make it possible for workers to access their work place easily whether they choose to operate from Orlu, Okigwe or Owerri.
He described the experience from the inspection as worth the while and a “strategic way of letting Imo people know that we are not idle, but working tirelessly to meet our set target.”
The Governor said that nothing will dissuade him from taking steps to implement policies and programmes, either in the area of roads, health, power, education, youth empowerment, among others, which will enhance the livelihood of Imo people.
He therefore hinted that he is about signing a Memorandum of Understanding with livestock experts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who will help to bring to the fore, the potentials and value chain in the livestock production at Achara Ugbo Farms in Emekeuku, near Owerri.
Governor Uzodimma promised to make this year’s Christmas festival more memorable and better for Imo people than that of the previous year.
Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor
November 26, 2024.
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