Afrigather President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged officers and males of the police to eschew corruption and high-handedness as a way to acquire the belief and confidence of Nigerians.
The President gave the cost right now on the Convention and Retreat for Commissioners of Police and above at Owerri, Imo State.
The president urged the IGP and his officers to set the very best commonplace of conduct and lead by instance.
The president was represented on the occasion by the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam.
In line with the president, “I need to emphasize the significance {of professional} ethics and integrity. As senior officers and leaders, you need to set the very best requirements of conduct and lead by instance.
“Upholding the rules of equity, transparency, and accountability is paramount to successful the belief and confidence of the Nigerian folks. Allow us to work collectively to remove corruption and misconduct inside our ranks and construct a police power that’s revered and admired.”
He added: “This retreat marks a big milestone in our collective efforts to reinforce the effectiveness and effectivity of our nation’s police power. It offers us with a worthwhile alternative to replicate on our achievements, talk about the challenges we face, and chart a course for the long run. As leaders inside the Nigerian Police Power, your dedication, dedication, and unwavering service to our nice nation deserve our utmost appreciation.
“Regulation enforcement is an important pillar of any society, and our duty as cops is to make sure the security, safety, and well-being of our residents. We face quite a few challenges in finishing up this noble activity, starting from organized crime and terrorism to cyber threats and communal conflicts.
“Nevertheless, I firmly imagine that with the correct methods, assets, and dedication, we will overcome these challenges and construct a safer Nigeria for all.
“This retreat serves as a platform for us to have interaction in significant discussions, alternate concepts, and study from one another’s experiences. Allow us to seize this chance to replicate on the progress we’ve got made thus far and determine areas the place we will additional enhance.
“We should deal with points comparable to capability constructing, skilled ethics, neighborhood engagement, and the usage of expertise to reinforce our policing strategies. On this period of fast technological developments, we should embrace innovation and leverage digital instruments to reinforce our effectiveness.
“Know-how can help us in crime prevention, intelligence gathering, and the investigation of complicated instances. Subsequently, I urge you all to discover and undertake cutting-edge applied sciences that may assist our mission of sustaining regulation and order.
“Moreover, neighborhood engagement is essential in bridging the hole between the police and the general public. We should attempt to construct belief, foster constructive relationships, and actively contain native communities in our efforts to struggle crime. By working hand in hand with the folks we serve, we will create a safer setting and promote a way of possession and duty for safety.”
Addressing partiicipants, Inspector Basic of Police Kayode Egbetokun stated famous that the cardinal focus of his police administration is bettering the potential of officers, standardising service supply viz-a-viz driving transformative agenda, embracing the rules of transparency, accountability, and professionalism whereas upholding the rights of residents and attending to the welfare of officers.
