The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed the Paramount ruler of Ijebu-land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, as the chairman of the state’s newly inaugurated Community Policing Advisory Committee.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State
Governor Abiodun also appointed Commissioner of Police in the State; Kenneth Ebrimson as Co-Chairman of the committee.
Other members of the committee include heads of all security agencies in the state, the heads the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) respectively, as well as the executive members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) and representatives of the three senatorial districts in the state.
The governor commended the steps of Inspector General of Police, Mr. Muhammed Adamu, towards promoting community policing in the present day Nigeria.
“I admire the respect for human rights that is a major component of the programme. I welcome the openness, the accountability and the transparency that are hallmarks of community policing.
“We welcome the desire of the police to partner with the government and various communities in the state,” he enthused.
“I am looking forward to a harmonious relationship and partnership among all the security agencies on one hand and the public on the other hand,” the governor said.
In his words; the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Training, Mr. David Folawiyo, described the community policing initiative as a new dawn in Nigeria.
“The people are now coming out to own their system. Volunteers are coming out and we’ll select.
“I have advised men and officers of the force to collaborate and work with the people so that community policing will stay and stand the test of time,” he stressed.
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