IKOT EKPENE AGOG AS PSC INDUCTION PROGRAMME OPENS TODAY, EMINENT NIGERIANS STORM CITY

 

The three-day induction programme for Board members of the Police Service Commission opens  today Monday, April 25th 2025 in the serene City of Ikot Ekpene, Akwa-Ibom State.

The town, known for its uncommon hospitality is already agog with eminent Nigerians who are attending the programme. At the last count, the Chairman of the Senate Committe on Police Affairs, Senator Mallam Madori Abdulhamad;  the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief George Akume ably represented by the Permanent Secretary General Services, Dr. Maurice Mberi, Dr. Dasuki Arabi, Director General of the Bureau for Public Service, Prof. Alemika  Etannibi, Professor of Criminology  and Sociology of law, University of Jos and Bar. Tijani Mohammed former Director Legal Services Police Service Commission are already in Ikot Ekpene.

 The Special Guest of Honour and Senate President, Dr. Goodwill Akpabio who is in Rome for the Burial of the late Catholic Pontif will be represented by the Deputy Senate President Dr. Barau Jibrin, CFR, who will arrive Ikot Ekpene this morning. 

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, PhD is also expected to arrive Ikot Ekpene today.

Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu, Salihu Argungu rtd, mni who led the Members of the Board to Ikot Ekpene arrived Ikot Ekpene since Saturday. 

Other Members of the Board already in town are Hon Justice  Paul Adamu Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court, DIG (Bar) Frederick  Taiwo Lakanu rtd, fdc, Honourable Justice  Christine Dabup, retired Justice of the High Court, DIG Uba Ringim rtd, OON, mni, Abdulfatah Mohammed  and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission. 

A Pre-induction dinner was held yesterday at the Four Points by Sheraton in Ikot Ekpene arranged to herald the programme which kicks off today. 

The induction programme is expected to prepare the Board Members for the challenges of their new office. 

Ikechukwu Ani 

Head, Press and Public Relations 

Monday, April 25th 2025