Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, charged the newly recruited Constables to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, as well as treat all citizens with respect and fairness, irrespective of their background.
In his goodwill message at the Passing-OutParade ceremony of 10,000 Police Constables of 2022, held at the Police College Ikeja, the Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Abimbola Hudenyin, emphasized that the recruits should never compromise their values, even in challenging situations but should rather, strive to do what was right and embrace continuous learning and professional development.
While noting that 266 out of the 10,000 Constables who just completed the mandatory six-month course in four premier colleges and 12 Police Training Schools nationwide,
were Lagosians, he reminded them that they would face difficult situations that would test their resolve and character when they would be deplored by their various units.
According to the governor: “ . The challenges ahead will be daunting, as they are numerous and demanding. You will face difficult situations that will test your resolve and character.
“Uphold the highest ethical standards, demonstrate professionalism in all your actions, and treat every citizen with respect and fairness, regardless of their background. Remember, the training you have received and the values you have learned.
“I urge you to remember the oath you have taken today. It is a solemn commitment to uphold the law, protect lives and property, and serve the public with integrity, courage, and compassion. As you embark on this noble career, remember that you are now ambassadors of the Nigeria Police Force”.
In his remark, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, said the event marked the culmination of six-months rigorous training program that had pushed the recruits to their physical and intellectual limits.
Represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police ,Zone 2 Command, AIG Adegoke Fayoade , he disclosed that a significant majority of the newly graduated Police Constables, were posted to their states of origin, in pursuant to the Community Policing principle of the current police administration.
This strategic deployment he explained, “ aims to augment ongoing law enforcement efforts and reinforce the fight against crime at the grassroots level. I am confident that these new officers will demonstrate exceptional professionalism, integrity, and dedication to service, thereby upholding the honour and prestige of the Police Force”.
In the course of their training, the IGP said “ we instilled in these recruits the necessary orientation to effectively address the complex security challenges facing our nation, while adhering to the principles of the law. Our comprehensive and research based curriculum has equipped them with fundamentals to policing ethics, norms, and practices, as well as modern law enforcement principles. We have high expectations for this graduating class of Constables, and we are confident that they will uphold the values imparted to them during their training, thereby contributing to the enhancement of law enforcement in our country”.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Commandant, Police College, Ikeja, CP Omolara Oloruntola, congratulated the Police Constables for their resilience and commitment to the rigorous training process. She admonished them to eschew corruption and uphold the principles of fundamental human rights as entrenched in the Nigerian Constitution.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, charged the newly recruited Constables to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, as well as treat all citizens with respect and fairness, irrespective of their background.
In his goodwill message at the Passing-OutParade ceremony of 10,000 Police Constables of 2022, held at the Police College Ikeja, the Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Abimbola Hudenyin, emphasized that the recruits should never compromise their values, even in challenging situations but should rather, strive to do what was right and embrace continuous learning and professional development.
While noting that 266 out of the 10,000 Constables who just completed the mandatory six-month course in four premier colleges and 12 Police Training Schools nationwide,
were Lagosians, he reminded them that they would face difficult situations that would test their resolve and character when they would be deplored by their various units.
According to the governor: “ . The challenges ahead will be daunting, as they are numerous and demanding. You will face difficult situations that will test your resolve and character.
“Uphold the highest ethical standards, demonstrate professionalism in all your actions, and treat every citizen with respect and fairness, regardless of their background. Remember, the training you have received and the values you have learned.
“I urge you to remember the oath you have taken today. It is a solemn commitment to uphold the law, protect lives and property, and serve the public with integrity, courage, and compassion. As you embark on this noble career, remember that you are now ambassadors of the Nigeria Police Force”.
In his remark, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, said the event marked the culmination of six-months rigorous training program that had pushed the recruits to their physical and intellectual limits.
Represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police ,Zone 2 Command, AIG Adegoke Fayoade , he disclosed that a significant majority of the newly graduated Police Constables, were posted to their states of origin, in pursuant to the Community Policing principle of the current police administration.
This strategic deployment he explained, “ aims to augment ongoing law enforcement efforts and reinforce the fight against crime at the grassroots level. I am confident that these new officers will demonstrate exceptional professionalism, integrity, and dedication to service, thereby upholding the honour and prestige of the Police Force”.
In the course of their training, the IGP said “ we instilled in these recruits the necessary orientation to effectively address the complex security challenges facing our nation, while adhering to the principles of the law. Our comprehensive and research based curriculum has equipped them with fundamentals to policing ethics, norms, and practices, as well as modern law enforcement principles. We have high expectations for this graduating class of Constables, and we are confident that they will uphold the values imparted to them during their training, thereby contributing to the enhancement of law enforcement in our country”.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Commandant, Police College, Ikeja, CP Omolara Oloruntola, congratulated the Police Constables for their resilience and commitment to the rigorous training process. She admonished them to eschew corruption and uphold the principles of fundamental human rights as entrenched in the Nigerian Constitution.
