Gov Yusuf Felicitates Nigeria Police Academy Graduates
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has congratulated the 1,187 cadets of the 7th Regular Course of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State,on their successful graduation.
A statement by Mustapha Muhammad,
Chief Press Secretary,
Government House, Kano, said the Governor also congratulated their parents on the milestone.
The Governor who attended the passing-out ceremony of the 1,187 cadets on Saturday at the academy’s premises, commended the Commandant of the academy, AIG Patrick Adedeji Atayero, for the historic achievement.
Governor Yusuf who received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event, also expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness and the colorful nature of the occasion.
The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said the present administration remained resolute in addressing the root causes of insecurity, in addition to promoting national stability in other sectors.
President Tinubu appreciated POLAC for its achievements and appealed to the graduated cadets to exhibit professionalism, discipline, and integrity in their careers in the force.
The occasion was attended by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, service chiefs, the representative of the Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other key stakeholders.
Meanwhile, shortly after the graduation ceremony, the representative of the President, Senator Akume paid homage to His Excellency the Executive Governor of Kano State Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf at Government House, Kano.
The 7th Regular Course was the largest set of cadets in the history of the academy.