The Welfare Of The Personnel Of The Nigeria Police Force Is Important – Ibrahim Idris

Mr Ibrahim Idris, has sgown massive commitment of the force to improve the welfare of the officers to ensure a functional police force.

“In my inaugural speech on July 22, 2016, I said the Nigerian police force will henceforth be guided by international core values of policing with integrity.

‘’This is to ensure that the rule of law prevails in all our actions and activities.

“I also assured police personnel of my determination to accelerate all issues as regards the welfare of police men and their families, such as promotion, prompt payment of salaries, provision of affordable housing units among others.

“These promises I pursued with zeal because of my firm belief that police officers deserve the support in terms of welfare and other logistics, given the nature of our job.

“My administration has sustained major result-oriented initiatives, aimed at reinvigorating the police welfare system through police cooperative and insurance which involves investments made by police personnel.

“The product of this painstaking effort has culminated into these housing units, named after the President whose moral support has brought us this far,’’ he said

‘’I inaugurated the Muhammadu Buhari Housing Estate Agemowo, Badagry, in keeping my promise to my hard working police officers across the country.

“Similar projects were inaugurated in other parts of the country such as Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and FCT while that of Enugu will kick-off soon.

“The welfare of the personnel of the Nigeria Police force, especially the rank and file, is utmost for a more functional, proactive and effective police force.”