The 4-day induction programme for Board Members of the Police Service Commission came to a successful conclusion today, Wednesday, April 30th 2025 in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom state.
The Programme had kicked off on Sunday with a Pre-induction dinner, opening ceremony on Monday that attracted eminent Nigerians, and presentation of papers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
DIG Taiwo Lakanu, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police in the Commission and who chaired the closing ceremony, said the collaborative spirit and shared commitment to enhancing the effectiveness of the Commission were evident in every discussion throughout the induction.
DIG Lakanu advised participants, “Let us take the knowledge gained from this induction back to our respective roles and implement it towards the betterment of our Commission.”
He thanked the participants for their active engagement and contributions during the programme, stressing that the expertise and dedication of the resource persons over the past few days to sharing knowledge have not only enlightened “us but have sparked engaging discussions that will undoubtedly influence our work moving forward “.
DIG Lakanu extended special thanks to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswil Obot Akpabio, GCON, who was the Special Guest of honour for his humanitarian nature, his benevolence and a wonderful benefactor.
He also noted that the Commission was grateful that he donated 18 hectares of land to be used for the construction of Police training college for short-time courses for Members of the Nigeria Police Force. He appreciated the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, CFR, “for finding it expedient to attend, representing the President of the Senate and also in his personal Capacity “.
DIG Lakanu noted that Senator Barau recently donated an educational complex built on several hectares of land in a serene town of kabo for training of staff of the Police Service Commission.
He also expressed sincere gratitude to the Chairman Senate Committe on Police Affairs, Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed Mallam Madori, who attended the opening ceremony.
The Secretary to the Commission, Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, in his brief remarks, expressed satisfaction with the spirit of togetherness that reigned throughout the programme. He said the Commission should be prepared to pay the price for peace, noting that the crisis has remained a destructive element that should be avoided by all means.
Chief Nnamani advised that the Board Members should remain one and coordinated, insisting that this new Board need unity to succeed. There were also presentations from Heads of Departments and Units.
