PSC Induction Programme Brings Top Officials to Ikot Ekpene

PSC Induction Programme Brings Top Officials to Ikot Ekpene

by prince Benson Davies

The Police Service Commission (PSC) is holding a 3-day induction programme for its board members in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, starting today, April 28, 2025. The programme aims to equip the board members with the necessary skills and knowledge to oversee police operations effectively, promote accountability, and drive reforms within the Nigeria Police Force. Eminent Nigerians, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Inspector General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun, and other high-ranking government officials, are expected to attend the event. The induction programme is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity of the PSC and enhance public trust in law enforcement.

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.