IGP bestows distinguished leadership award on Udom Emmanuel

Udom Emmanuel, governor of Akwa Ibom state, has bagged a distinguished leadership award from the Nigeria Police Force.

This is in “recognition of his sterling leadership qualities” and partnership with the police force to promote and sustain peace in the state.

The award which took place on Wednesday, during a state banquet, at the government house, Uyo, was presented by Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba.

The governor, who expressed appreciation to the Nigeria Police Force for the choice of Akwa Ibom to host a 2-day conference and retreat for senior police officers, and recognition of the people- oriented projects in the state, appealed for the hosting of Nigeria Police Games in 2022.

“On behalf of government and good people of this state, let me express our sincere appreciation to the entire Police hierarchy in this country led by the Inspector General of Police,” he said.

“We see this as a great privilege. I whispered to the IGP that if this is just a retreat of CPs and above, I can imagine when you bring the Police games later this year, it means it’s going to be marvelous and I promise him if he brings the Police games here I will give him the three standard stadia.”

The governor described the IGP as a man of capacity and accessible, adding that his leadership in the Force radiates light to Nigeria. “The entire Akwa is indebted to you, for your show of love, support, benevolence and above all for who you are in Nigeria today.”

Responding, the Inspector General of Police thanked the governor for hosting the second edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers and commended him for his dedication, hard work and experience to steer the ship of leadership in the State with tangible results.

The Inspector General of Police, pledged to provide security for Nigerians to go about their businesses and called on other Governor’s to emulate Governor Emmanuel in his module to achieve peace in the state.

In his words, “I want other Governors to emulate Governor Udom Emmanuel, so that Nigeria can enjoy peace and tranquility. We on our path are ready, willing and able to provide the required security to Nigerians so long as we have tools to work.

“I have handed the Chairman of Police Games to Governor Emmanuel, who has handed him to his Commissioner for Sports, we will collaborate and leverage on your kind assistance and benevolence to see when we can host the Police Games in Akwa Ibom State.”