President Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Federal Government has approved the first week of April as police week and the last day of the week as National Police Day.
This was disclosed by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Tinubu on Monday night during the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations Ceremony held in Transcop Hilton, Abuja.
He said a complete overhaul of Institutional mentality and memory of police officers is fundamental in his administration’s ongoing bid to transform the force into a modern, Professionals and Accountable institution.
Speaking further, he said his administration had initiated wide ranging reforms to revitalize the Nation’s police force since assuming office in 2023.
President Tinubu, therefore stressed the need to engage men and women of the force in training and capacity building to equip them with the expertise required to carry out the arduous task of modern policing.
” Distinguished ladies and gentlemen input tradition of honouring the police force in the life of this great nation, we have approved the adoption of the first week of April as police week.
“Furthermore, the last day of the week, April 7th, is hereby declared National Police Day in Nigeria.
” Tonight, I must remind you that we don’t see you as just the sheilds of the Nation, we don’t see you as robots.
” This is why we are here, we are here to humanise you.
Your exemplary valour doesn’t only represents the pinnacle of patriotism that binds us together but instill confidence that brighter is just beyond the horizon”
