President Bola Tinubu has announced that April 7 will be National Police Day.
Tinubu announced on Monday night at the inaugural Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony, which took place at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented him.
He emphasized the importance of engaging force members in training and capacity building to provide them with the competence needed to carry out the difficult task of modern police.
He also revealed that the Federal Government had designated the first week of April as Police Week and the final day of the week as National Police Day.
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, in our 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 shields of the nation, we don’t see you as robots.
“This is why we are here; we are here to humanise you.
“At a time in Nigeria’s history, when the nation’s security architecture is being stretched beyond elastic limits, the citizens have been able to endure in the face of security threats as well as attacks on their lives and livelihoods due to the commitment of the police.
“Your exemplary valour doesn’t only represent the pinnacle of patriotism that binds us but also instils confidence that brighter days lie just beyond the horizon.”
