Kwara Commissioner of Police launches refurbished station, calls for enhanced performance

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The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Ojo Adekimi, has commissioned the renovated ‘C’ Division Police Station in Oja-Oba, Ilorin, urging officers attached to the division to demonstrate greater professionalism and improved service delivery in line with the enhanced working environment.

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The state Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, saying the renovation was carried out to provide a more functional and conducive environment for effective policing.

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The command said the event was attended by the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, who was represented by the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Prof. Usman Abubakar, alongside senior police officers, traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders.

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Speaking during the inauguration, Adekimi described the project as evidence of the impact of collaboration between the police and members of the public in improving security infrastructure.

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“The transformation of this facility is a demonstration of the importance of police-community partnership in strengthening security and enhancing policing infrastructure,” the CP said.

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Adekimi commended the Divisional Police Officer of the station, DSP Saliu Kayode, as well as residents and other supporters whose contributions made the renovation possible.

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He said community participation remained crucial to achieving effective policing and sustaining public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

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The commissioner also charged officers serving in the division to justify the investment in the facility through professionalism, discipline and respect for the rights of members of the public.

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“Officers and men of this division must reciprocate the improved working environment through greater professionalism, discipline, responsiveness and respect for the fundamental rights of citizens, ensuring that the improved facility translates into better policing outcomes and service delivery,” Adekimi said.

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In his remarks, the DPO, Kayode, thanked the police commissioner for the confidence reposed in him and acknowledged the support received from residents during the renovation of the station.

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“I appreciate the Commissioner of Police for the confidence reposed in me and the unwavering support and cooperation of the community towards the successful execution of this project,” Kayode said.

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The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of Police Ambassador Awards to individuals recognised for supporting the police and promoting community policing initiatives in the state.

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The recipients included the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Shelter Setters Aluminium, Dr Hassan Ibrahim Sanni; Most Special Apostle Oluwole Awotunyi of Tuyil Pharmaceutical Limited; Proprietor of Neemar Raheem International School, Alhaji Haheem Alubarika Olohunkemi Arademi; Chairman of Solid Worth Hotel and Suites, Otunba Taofeeq Abefe Azeez Bello; Alhaji Abdulwahab Adetayo Hassan; and the Divisional Police Officer of ‘C’ Division, DSP Saliu Abdulganiyu Kayode.

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The command said the awards were presented in recognition of the recipients’ contributions to strengthening cooperation between the police and the communities they serve.

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Adekimi reiterated the command’s commitment to advancing the operational vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, particularly in the areas of professionalism, community partnership and improved public confidence in policing across the state.

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