Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on Course 7 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) from the state to be exemplary officers and agents of positive change in the Nigerian Police Force.
He made this charge during a courtesy visit by the 39 Cadets to the governor’s office at the Oyo State Government Secretariat in Ibadan on Monday, April 2.
Governor Makinde emphasized the importance of integrity, discipline, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He urged the cadets to distinguish themselves in their service to the nation by upholding the values of justice and fairness, particularly in a time when public confidence in law enforcement is crucial.
Westernmirror.com.ng reports that the police Cadets ASPs were on a one month internship field training in the state ahead of their passing out of the Police training.
Speaking, Governor Makinde expressed his pride in the Cadet ASPs and urged them to uphold professionalism and discipline in the discharge of their duties.
He reiterated his administration’s resolve to create a safe and secure environment for residents while emphasizing that security remains a top priority in his governance agenda.
While making references to two retired Commissioners of Police in his government; Compol Fatai Owoseni and Sunday Odukoya as being good ambassadors of the Nigerian Police, Makinde urged the Cadet ASPs to emulate the duo in order to earn illustrious careers in their profession.
He pledged to monitor the development process of the cadet ASPs in the service of the Police Force and urged them to remain good ambassadors of the state as they prepare to begin their career.
“Let me say this, I’ve worked with great minds within the police so, when the opportunity came for me and my ADC told me I have to meet the cadet ASPs, I said yes! I’d like to meet them before they go into the thick of their careers.” Makinde said.
In his charge to the Cadet ASPs, Makinde said, “you have those responsibilities that will be on your shoulders in few months from now so, we want to encourage you and pray that you’ll make a success out of this career that you have chosen.
“So, be good ambassadors of this state and you should be change agents wherever you find yourselves,” Makinde concluded.
The cadet inspectors, who will be completing their training at the Nigeria Police Academy, will be deployed to various divisions across different parts of the country particularly, within their geopolitical zones.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police, CP Johnson Adenola, who led the delegation, commended Governor Makinde for his continuous support for security agencies especially, the police in the state.
He disclosed that the Cadet ASPs were in the state for their mandatory internship training to acquire necessary skills on what the police force is all about.
He noted that the state government’s initiatives, including logistics support, equipment procurement, and welfare packages for security personnel, have significantly enhanced the operational efficiency of law enforcement in the state.
CP Adenola further assured the governor of the commitment of the State Police Command to upholding peace and security within Oyo State while acknowledging the positive impact of the state government’s interventions in boosting the morale of officers and ensuring a safer society.
Earlier, Cadet ASP Theophilus Adeniran, who spoke on behalf of others, expressed their appreciation for the governor’s support and pledged to be dedicated officers who will make a positive impact in the Nigerian Police Force.
Present at the courtesy visit were the Speaker, Oyo state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, Chief of Staff to the governor, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni (Mni), Special Adviser on Security Matters to the governor, Compol Fatai Owoseni, and immediate past Commissioner of Police in the state Compol Ayodele Sonubi.