Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has called for strengthened collaboration with the Nigerian Police in security management.
In a statement issued by the Akwa Ibom State Media Unit on Tuesday, the governor made the call during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Dusi, in Abuja.
The statement noted that Governor Eno, while congratulating the IGP on his recent appointment as the nation’s police chief by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, applauded the Nigeria Police Force for its unwavering efforts in maintaining law and order, as well as ensuring the safety of lives and property across the country.
According to the governor, the visit marks a renewed commitment to collaborative security efforts aimed at sustaining peace and development in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria at large.
In his response, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Disu, expressed appreciation to Governor Eno for the visit, noting that it would further solidify the existing relationship between the Police and Akwa Ibom State Government.
He commended the governor for his developmental strides and his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force.
Members of the governor’s delegation included the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Commissioner for Internal Security, Brigadier General Koko Essien (Rtd); Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Frank Archibong; Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah; Commissioner for Works, Prof. Eno Ibanga; Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Dr. Frank Ekpenyong; President General, Arise with Renewed Hope Initiative, Engr. Uwem Okoko, FNSE; and Permanent Secretary, Abuja Liaison Office, Mr. Aniekan Akpan.
Also present at the meeting were top officials of the Nigeria Police Force, including DIG Isayaku; DIG Margarete Ochalla (FCID); DIG Kene Onwumelie; DIG Fayode Adegoke; DIG A.M. Sulaiman; and DIG B. Zango..
