The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has urged police graduands to uphold the highest standards of discipline, integrity, and service to humanity.
Gaidam, according to a statement signed by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations Unit, Bolaji Kazeem, spoke over the weekend at the convocation ceremony of Regular Courses 1 to 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano. He emphasized that the badge they wear is not merely a symbol of authority, but a reminder of the trust the Nigerian people place in them.
The minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia, said the Academy remains a critical institution in Nigeria’s security architecture, producing officers equipped with world-class knowledge, ethical grounding, and operational competence.
He said: “The badge you wear is not merely a symbol of authority; it is a reminder of the trust the Nigerian people place in you. Let your conduct reflect the values of transparency, accountability, respect for human rights, and strict adherence to the rule of law.
“Today is not only a celebration of academic achievement but also a reaffirmation of our commitment to building a modern, highly skilled, and professional Police Force capable of meeting the evolving security needs of our nation.”
The minister noted that the graduands are joining the Force at a time when the nation faces complex security challenges, including insurgency, banditry, cybercrime, kidnapping, and violent extremism.
“The responsibility is enormous, but your training has prepared you to confront these challenges with professionalism, courage, and sound judgment,” he said.
Gaidam expressed the ministry’s commitment to the ongoing reform, modernization, and repositioning of the Nigeria Police Force, highlighting policy reforms, strategic capacity-building initiatives, improved welfare packages, enhanced training infrastructure, and technology-driven policing as key areas of focus.
He congratulated the graduands, their families, and all who have supported them on this journey, while commending the Commandant, Academy management, faculty members, instructors, and support staff for their dedication to grooming the next generation of Police leaders.