In a bid to reform and revitalize the nation’s police force, President Bola Tinubu has declared 7th of April as National Police Day.
President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this known on Monday night during the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony held in the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
Report gathered that the president identified a complete overhaul of institutional mentality and memory of police officers as fundamental in his administration’s ongoing bid to transform the force into a modern, professional and accountable institution.
He, therefore, disclosed that the Federal Government had approved the first week of April as police week and the last day of the week as the National Police Day. The president listed part of the comprehensive reforms by his administration to rejuvenate the police force to include investment in training and capacity-building.
“This would ensure that police officers were equipped with the knowledge, skills, values, and expertise required to tackle the complex challenges of modern policing, and the government would upgrade equipment and technology to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency of the force.
“This includes acquiring fit-for-purpose equipment, weapons, ammunition, and armoured carriers to provide cover and protection for officers in combat situations”.
“Your exemplary valour doesn’t only represent the pinnacle of patriotism that binds us but also instils confidence that brighter days lie just beyond the horizon,” President Tinubu said.
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