President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, 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.
The President spoke at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, as he commissioned Critical Operational Assets procured by the Nigeria Police Force.
President Buhari, while commending the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, for advancing the Police Reform Agenda of this administration and for the several initiatives he had brought to the Force, reminded him of the expectations.
President 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:
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.
He added that he was delighted that the acquisition of the assets he was commissioning was in tandem with his aspiration.
The President used the opportunity to commend successive leaderships of the Nigeria Police as well as the commitment of the current Inspector General of Police and his management team towards the Police Reform of this administration evidenced by notable activities and projects carried out including the recent commissioning of an ultra-modern Police Headquarters and a well-equipped Hospital in Yobe State.
He charged the Police, in line with their service oaths and statutory obligation to the nation, not to disappoint.
Welcoming the President, the IGP 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.
He acknowledged the commitment of the president to the uplift of the Nigeria Police, declaring that “President Buhari’s continued support and association during the commissioning of her infrastructure and operational assets presents a clear statement to the premium that Mr. President places on the Nigeria Police and policing issues in the country”.
