PSC Induction Programme Showcases Collaborative Efforts, Shared Vision

PSC Induction Programme Showcases Collaborative Efforts, Shared Vision

By prince Benson Davies

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has commended delegates who participated in its induction program, praising their collaborative spirit and shared commitment to enhancing the effectiveness of the commission. The program aimed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to drive reforms and improve service delivery within the commission. The PSC’s appreciation for the delegates’ dedication underscores its commitment to building a capable and efficient workforce.

The 4-day induction program for board members of the Police Service Commission came to a successful conclusion Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. The program had kicked off on Sunday with a pre-induction dinner and an opening ceremony on Monday that attracted eminent Nigerians and a presentation of papers on Tuesday and Wednesday.

DIG Taiwo Lakanu, fdc, the honorable commissioner representing the police in the commission and who chaired the closing ceremony, said the collaborative spirit and shared commitment to enhancing the effectiveness of the commission were evident in every discussion throughout the induction.

DIG Lakanu advised participants, “Let us take the knowledge gained from this induction back to our respective roles and implement it towards the betterment of our commission.”

He thanked the participants for their active engagement and contributions during the programme, stressing that the expertise and dedication of the resource persons over the past few days to sharing knowledge have not only enlightened” us but have sparked engaging discussions that will undoubtedly influence our work moving forward

DIG Lakanu extended special thanks to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, who was the special guest of honor for his humanitarian nature, his benevolence, and being a wonderful benefactor.

He also noted that the commission was grateful that he donated 18 hectares of land to be used for the construction of a police training college for short-time courses for members of the Nigeria Police Force. He appreciated the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, CFR, “for finding it expedient to attend, representing the President of the Senate and also in his personal capacity.”

DIG Lakanu noted that Senator Barau recently donated an educational complex built on several hectares of land in the serene town of Kabo for the training of staff of the Police Service Commission.

He also expressed sincere gratitude to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed Mallam Madori, who attended the opening ceremony.

The Secretary to the Commission, Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, in his brief remarks, expressed satisfaction with the spirit of togetherness that reigned throughout the program. He said the commission should be prepared to pay the price for peace, noting that crisis has remained a destructive element that should be avoided by all means.

Chief Nnamani advised that the board members should remain united and coordinated, insisting that this new board needs unity to succeed.

There were also presentations from heads of departments and units.