By Christopher Oji
The Inspector General Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun has charged police officers in the country to add value to the force.
The IGP gave the charge yesterday, during the commissioning of the new administrative building of Mopol 2 Squadron, Obalende, Lagos.
The IGP, who was represented by Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Lagos, Mr. Muhammed Alli, noted that the construction of the new administrative building by the leadership of Mopol 2 was a value added to the force and encouraged other officers to emulate the good virtue of the commander.
Ali commended the commander of the unit ACP Matthew Obiuwevbi, saying that the project came at a good time that the force needed to do some rehabilitations.
Ali said: “We are talking about what you can do to transform the NPF. I want to say that the building came at a very good time and inaugurating the project today is apt and It gladens my heart. This is what the IGP wants to see. He welcomes such a good gesture. Officers should add value to the force. This shows clearly the difference between people that I considered with foresight and those that I considered as greedy and of course, not having a good sight.There are some of us who finds it difficult to bring out one naira from our pockets to do anything that would add value to wherever they are.
“ With this building,ACP Obiuwevbi, has written his name is the Guinness Book of the force.Whether he is here, or transfered, or retired, those yet unborn who will join the force in future, will see his name on the plaque. He has added value to his name, family, community, state, and the force.
“ The inauguration of this project today is a wake up call for all of us that anytime we find ourselves in position, we should add value. The project is good enough to be advertised,” he said.
ACP Obiuwevbi in his welcome address, said that he decided to carry out the project with his officers and men with a view to having better office for everybody at Mopol 2 Squadron .
He added that the former administrative building was inadequate for all the officers of squadron .
According to him ,the new building consists of : 10 offices, transit camp, conference room, and administrative department.