February 11, (THEWILL) – The Nigeria Police Force has conferred distinguished leadership award on the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, for partnership with security agents to promote and sustain peace in his state.
Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, who presented the award, said it was also in recognition of quality leadership by the governor.
The IGP thanked the governor for hosting the second edition of the conference and retreat for senior police officers in the country.
He commended the Governor for his dedication, hard work and experience to steer the ship of leadership in the State with tangible results.
The IGP pledged to provide security for Nigerians to go about their businesses and called on other governors to emulate Governor Emmanuel, in his module to achieve peace in the state.
“I want other governors to emulate Governor Udom Emmanuel, so that Nigeria can enjoy peace and tranquility. We on our path are ready, willing and able to provide the required security to Nigerians so long as we have tools to work”, he noted.
He assured the state of hosting the Nigeria Police Games 2022, taking advantage of the support the governor granted earlier.
“I have handed the Chairman of Police Games to Governor Emmanuel, who has handed him to his Commissioner for Sports, we will collaborate and leverage on your kind assistance and benevolence to see when we can host the Police Games in Akwa Ibom State”, he said.
Governor Emmanuel had expressed appreciation to the Nigeria Police Force for the choice of Akwa Ibom to host a 2-day Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, and recognition of the people- oriented projects in the State.
The Governor also urged the hosting of Nigeria Police Games in 2022, assuring that with the ultra-modern stadium and sports facilities in the State, the games will be a success.
“On behalf of government and the good people of this state, let me express our sincere appreciation to the entire Police hierarchy in this country, led by the Inspector General of Police. We see this as a great privilege.
“I whispered to the IG, that if this is just a retreat of CPs and above, I can imagine when you bring the Police games later this year, it means it’s going to be marvelous and I promise him if he brings the Police games here, I will give him the three standard stadia we have here in the state”, he said.
The Governor described the IGP as a man of capacity and accessible, adding that his leadership in the Force radiates light to Nigeria.
“The entire Akwa Ibom is indebted to you, for your show of love, support, benevolence and above all, for who you are in Nigeria today”, he stated.
