Buhari commends Nigeria Police on advancing police reform agenda

The Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday commended the Nigeria Police Force for advancing the Police Reform Agenda, and called the Inspector General of Police to note that the eyes of the nation and the global community are on the security operatives as election is fast approaching.

Penpushing reports that Buhari made this known while commissioning Critical Operational Assets procured by the Nigeria Police Force, at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The President who also pointed out the roles of other law enforcement agencies that will be complementing the police in the election security process reminded the leadership of the Nigeria Police of high expectations from them in relation to the provision of requisite security ahead of the 2023 General Elections.

”You should, however, be reminded of my high expectations of your leadership, particularly, in relation to the provision of requisite security that will engender not just stable security space ahead of the general elections, but guarantee the credibility of the exercise’, Buhari said

“In this task, I call on the Inspector General of Police and indeed, all law enforcement agencies that will be complementing the police in the election security process to note that the eyes of the nation and the global community will be on you all”, he added

Penpushing further reports Buhari reiterated the centrality of an efficient and responsive police force in strengthening democracy and the essence of the Police Reform and Re-equipping Agenda which this administration has vigorously pursued:

“We are running a democratic system which is guided by the rule of law and the police worldwide is recognized as the most symbolic agency within the democratic governance and rule of law process. Therefore, any nation that is desirous of deepening her democratic credentials and advancing the course of rule of law must prioritise the efficiency of her police institution,” President Buhari declared.

Penpushing also reports that he restated his pledge to bequeath a credible democratic culture to the nation and expressed satisfaction with the brief by the IGP during the meeting of the Council of State on Friday, 10 February.

“My pledge is to bequeath to the nation a democratic culture in which the police will not only be apolitical and impartial during the 2023 General Elections, but also one in which the process will be peaceful and secure and the outcome truly reflective of the free will of the citizens”, he said

Penpushing reports that the President added that he was delighted that the acquisition of the assets he was commissioning was in tandem with his aspiration, and used the opportunity to commend successive leaderships of the Nigeria Police.

“I renew the assurances of my firm trust in your leadership and unwavering support for police. It is indeed, in demonstration of this that I recently approved the release of requisite funds to the Nigeria Police Force towards the continuation of the next phase in the annual recruitment exercise of ten thousand (10,000) Constables in line with extant Presidential approvals.”

Penpushing further reports that, the Inspector General of Police in his welcome speech said that the critical assets being commissioned were procured from the Special Presidential Intervention Fund as part of a strategic plan towards stabilising the security space before, during and after the 2023 General Elections and boosting the capacity of the Nigeria Police to manage civil disorder, in line with acceptable national legal framework and international law enforcement protocols.

The police boss acknowledged the commitment of the President to the uplift of the Nigeria Police, declaring that Buhari’s continued support and association during the commissioning of infrastructure and operational assets presents a clear statement to the premium that President places on the Nigeria Police and policing issues in the country.”

Penpushing also reports that Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, informed the President that the Ministry of Police Affairs had in recent years rolled out robust logistical support and an effective policy environment to complement the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force.

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