EVENTS
Iwuanyanwu Burial United Nigeria as TINUBU, UZODIMMA, AND OTHER DIGNITARIES PAY FINAL RESPECTS AS IGBO LEADER EMMANUEL IWUANYANWU IS LAID TO REST
In a solemn ceremony held in Atta, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, was laid to rest. Among those gathered to honor him was Governor Hope Uzodimma, who stood in somber reflection as the Igbo leader’s casket was lowered into the grave.
In his tribute, the governor hailed late Chief Engr Iwuanyanwu as an exceptional leader who dedicated his life to the service of others. “Today, we bid farewell to a great leader, a man who dedicated his life to the service of others,” Uzodimma said. “His passing leaves a void in our hearts, but his legacy will continue to inspire us to strive for greatness.”
Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Dr. George Akume, described the late Chief Iwuanyanwu as a “rare gem of distinction” dedicated to preserving the region’s integrity. Akume noted Iwuanyanwu’s legacy as a nationalist and a champion of nation-building.
The ceremony was attended by an array of dignitaries, including Governor Uzodimma’s wife, Her Excellency Barr. Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma; Imo State Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Lady Mrs. Chinyere Ekomaru; South-East State Governors Peter Mbah and Alex Otti; the Deputy Governor of Anambra; the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Okezie Kalu, former first Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, former Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Rochas Okorocha, former Governor of Anambra, His Excellency Peter Obi and many more.
As family, community, and the nation mourn the loss of Chief Iwuanyanwu, the governor’s tribute served as a lasting reminder that the legacy of this great leader endures in the lives he impacted and in the unity and progress he championed.
EVENTS
IGP RECEIVES REPORT ON CARE, WELFARE OF YOUNG DETAINEES; ASSURES OF FOLLOW THROUGH ON RECOMMENDATIONS
IGP ARRIVES 92ND INTERPOL GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN UK WITH DELEGATES.
Harps on Global Networking for Improved Policing
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, and other delegates from Nigeria have joined other Heads of Police Agencies and Police Chiefs from the 196 INTERPOL member countries to attend the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly at Glasgow, United Kingdom from today 4th to Thursday 7th November 2024.
The Nigerian delegation, led by the Honorable Minister of Police Affairs, Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Gaidam, and the IGP accompanied by the Vice President INTERPOL Africa, AIG Garba Umar, mni (rtd), CP INTERPOL CP Olaolu Adegbite, the Principal Staff Officer to the IGP CP Johnson Adenola, and others, will also hold bilateral meetings with members of Europol and delegates of other countries represented to discuss security issues as it pertains to global partnerships, governance and data processing in addition to general policing capabilities and organized global crimes
The Inspector-General of Police hopes to leverage on the positive outcome of the meeting to further strengthen the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO) in his capacity as chairman, in its quest to curb organized crimes across the country and West African subregion. He reiterates the commitment of the force through its INTERPOL unit to continuously collaborate with other Police institutions to ensure collaborative investigation of international crimes and thereby reduce the potential for such crimes within our borders.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
4TH NOVEMBER, 2024.
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