By Dianabasi Effiong
The Police Service Commission Board induction/Strategic Management Session for its newly- appointed Board Members is scheduled for Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, from April 28 to April 30.
According to the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), will lead the Board members and Secretary to the Commission, to the three-day ceremony
“The ceremony which holds at the Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene, will provide a platform to engage critical stakeholders on strategies for strengthening the institutional capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and deepening accountability in law enforcement governance,” Ani stated.
According to him, the Special Guest of Honour is the Senate President, Sen. Godswil Akpabio (GCON).
“Other Very Important Personalities, including members of the National Assembly; State Governors, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the National Security Adviser, the Hon Minister of Police Affairs, the Inspector General of Police, traditional rulers, eminent resource persons, are expected to grace the occasion.
“They will greatly enrich the deliberations and underscore the commitment of sub-national governments to national security Reform and collaborations with oversight institutions.
“Papers to be delivered by seasoned technocrats will provide valuable guidance to the Commission’s Board Members as they commence their tenure and strategic responsibilities.
“The induction and the papers to be presented will contribute expertise to what promises to be a pivotal moment in shaping the future of Policing oversight and governance in Nigeria,” Ani said.
The event is also aimed at familiarizing the new appointees with their roles in overseeing police operations, promoting accountability, and driving reforms within the Nigeria Police Force.
Stakeholders from across the country are attending the induction, which is expected to equip the board with strategic tools to improve policing standards and public trust in law enforcement.
Ani, quoting Argungu said, “The induction is coming at a time the Commission needs more impetus in the discharge of its constitutional oversight mandate.
“He said the new Board Members are expected to leave Ikot Ekpene rejuvenated to execute its challenging constitutional mandate of recruitment, promotion, dismissal, and disciplinary control over Officers and Men of the Nigeria Police Force.”