By our correspondent
President Bola Tinubu has again reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to invest more in training, intelligence gathering, and modern policing system.
Tinubu stated this in his message to the second edition of National Police Day Grand Parade at Eagle Square in Abuja.
Represented by Vice president, Kashim Shettima, Tinubu noted that the initiative is part of a broader strategy to transform the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) into a world-class institution.
President Tinubu further emphasised that “no nation can make meaningful progress without a secure social environment.”
He stated that the Nigerian government has a permanent moral duty to empower its security agencies.
Tinubu also declared that the Federal Government would deepen investments in training, intelligence gathering and modern policing infrastructure as part of his administration’s ongoing reform agenda.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, in his address, charged officers and men of the police force to rise above indiscipline, misconduct and any actions capable of tarnishing the image and reputation of the force.
‘To the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force across our country, I speak to you today not just as your Inspector-General, but as one of you. I know the risks you take. I know the sacrifices you make. I know the pressures you face. I salute your courage. I recognise your dedication. But I must also speak with clarity, because this moment demands honesty: The Nigeria Police Force must rise. We must rise above indiscipline. We must rise above misconduct. We must rise above every action that diminishes the honour of this uniform’.
‘Let me be unequivocal: Rank will not shield wrongdoing. Uniform will never excuse abuse. Authority will never override the rule of law. There will be no sacred cows. Accountability under my leadership will be firm, fair, and without exception’.
IGP however reiterated his commitment to adequately rewarding the committed and hardworking officers and amen of the Nigeria Police Force, stressing the need to improve the welfare of rank and file of the police.
‘And let me say this with equal clarity: This leadership will stand firmly with every officer who does what is right. We will improve your welfare. We will strengthen your capacity. We will equip you properly. Because a respected and professional Police Force must be built on officers who are supported, trained, and treated with dignity.
In an interview, both former IGP Suleiman Abba and Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar commended the current IGP Disu for what he has achieved within the short time of his appointment.
They both expressed hope that 2027 National Police Day will record a lot of achievements under IGP Disu.
TheNationalGlimpse reports that other former IGP present at the occasion include; Ogbonna Onovo (rtd.), Mike Okiro, Kayode Egbetokun (rtd.) among others.