Emmanuel lkpeama
A philanthropist and Community leader Eze Dr Chika .C. Nwokedi, has charged Nigerians to always find justification to pray and motivate men and officers of the police force through visitations and supports for their effort put into securing lives, properties, to create sanity and curb crime in the society.
Eze Nwokedi who is the Chairman Council of Ndieze Lagos State made the call during his visitation to some police commands in Lagos during which he made donations and presentation of gifts to some distinguished officers of the law.
The Eze Ndigbo of Ijegun and ljedodo who paid a routine visit to Area ‘D’ Command, Area ‘P’ Command, Ajao Estate Police Station and Aswani Police commands as done quarterly every year to appreciate and establish new founded grounds with the Nigeria police as the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria, stated that his constant asking on police officers and thier station,would no doubt boost their morale and such would in turn impact positively on their approach to issues and their relationship with the general public.
HRH Chika Nwokedi has in time out made friends and ally with the Nigerian police which has edged him into a cordial relation with officers not minding the rank or status but with a common goal to always appreciate the effort they have put into the country’s peaceful coexistence, curbing crime, applying justice without prejudice and how they have served the people.
Nwokedi recalled his long term relationship with police officers which dates back to his days as the President of Ladipo Autoparts Dealers Association, Lagos when he had made donations of patrol vehicles, office equipment and others worth over N300m
“My visit to police stations is a habit I have formed overtime. Though they are my friends, I have however seen such visits as a morale booster that ingrained in them consciousness of acceptability, support and love by the people.
“I have my old time officers friends. Even the younger ones are also my friends. They are indeed good police officers as ACP Bamidele of Area ‘D’ Command Mushin. I visited Ajao Estate Police Station and Area P Command Lagos etc.
” It’s our responsibility to show them love for the good job they are doing for us especially the patriotic ones.
“There is no doubt that there are bad eggs amongst the Nigerian police as there are in every other parastatal, but the good officers are simply more than those who exhibits ineptitude but thank God for the justice system who will always separate the sheeps from the wolves and that’s why I will always appreciate the good ones because it is not easy to be in the face of danger all the time and still be alive.”
” I took time off last Wednesday and Thursday to make some of these visits. I will be in Zone 2 Lagos and Force Criminal Investigation Department(FCIID) Alagbon, Lagos,next week”he submitted.
Eze Okpoko l of Obodoukwu recounted his support to the police as his little way of supporting them and the government as security is a collective responsibility, while applauding those officers who in the face of corruption still keeps their integrity intact, says he will continue to appreciate and support the police anyway he can to enhance man power, aid a continuous effort to rid the society of lawbreakers.
On his motivation, the philanthropist said a well-meaning Nigerian who appreciates the importance of security, must assist to avert insecurity in our land.
“In the past, I had embarked on the repair of abandoned Hilux vehicles belonging to Isherin and ldimu police stations.
“I have donated Hilux patrol vans to various commands. I painted and refurbished the office of the DPO of Ladipo Police Post
He stressed the need for stronger collaboration between members of the public and the security agencies especially the police, stating that with enabling environment, the society could challenge or question the police when they go into misconduct.
Investigator News gathered that the first point of visit was the Area ‘D’ Command Mushin, where he met with ACP Bamidele who warmly received him and appreciated the magnanimity by HRH Nwokedi of unflinching support as well as a good established relationship, having associated with top high ranking officers who are still serving while some are retired
Subsequently, the Eze Ndigbo moved to Ajao police command,Area P command and Aswani Police Station where he met with the Divisional police officer,CSP Celestine Kalu who received the guest with open arms for the thoughtfulness to pay a courtesy visit.
CSP Kalu who was overwhelmed with the visit,appreciated the ever relentless effort of Eze Nwokedi to always check in on officers welfare periodically especially for his magnanimity, his support for the Nigerian Police, promises to ensure that with the Unflinching support, the Nigeria Police Force would have no excuse rather than to curb criminal activities around the nooks and crannies of the area and state in general.
