President Muhammadu Buhari has noted that despite the challenges on ground, his administration has made measurable impact on its three priorities of security, economy and corruption.<\/p>\n
He made the declaration on Thursday at the Passing Out Parade of the Regular Course 4\/2016 Cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano.<\/p>\n
Buhari said the achievements followed his vision of making Nigeria more peaceful, prosperous and reliable, among nations.<\/p>\n
The President noted that policies and actions of the government made an impact on the tripod vision, in spite of challenges, assuring that more will still be done to safeguard lives and property, enhance livelihood and ensure probity.<\/p>\n
A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), quoted President Buhari as saying: \u201cAs you are all aware, this administration came to office determined to make an impact in three main areas: security, building a sustainable economy and fight against corruption. We can say that recent positive developments in these areas have shown that despite the challenges on ground, we can see general improvement in all three areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the area of corruption, as you are all aware, I am determined to ensure that we do not have a repeat of what has gone on in previous administrations and we have taken a strong stand against pervasive corruption.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis administration has also focused on security by repositioning our national security to perform their duties effectively. We have equally embarked on some crucial changes in their funding, structure, and modes of operation. With the launching\/empowerment of the Police Trust Fund, this administration swung into action after taking the assessment of needs for possible interventions in the provision of logistics and infrastructural needs of the Force.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement observed that with a fast-changing world, driven by digital technology in mind, President Buhari said the Nigeria Police must continually evolve on its structure and operations to make greater impact in checking crime, particularly in the virtual space.<\/p>\n
He further said: \u201cIn a world where insecurity is constantly evolving; law enforcement responses have to equally evolve not just to keep up but to stay ahead. Also, as part of efforts to modernise the Nigeria Police Force, this Administration has intensified both international and local training and retraining of our officers and men in addition to providing new platforms and other resources.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese approaches have yielded positive results as it is glaring that Nigeria\u2019s ranking has improved on the world Counter-Terrorism global index from 4th to 6th position on the list of the most terrorised nations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis administration has signed into law the new Police Act to ensure an improvement in the welfare of service delivery to meet best international practices. As I said earlier, with the take-off of The Police Trust Fund, there has been an upgrade of infrastructure such as the construction of new barracks across the country, renovation of existing ones, construction of medical facilities, as well as procurement of modern operational vehicles.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the President, the Boko Haram insurgency, the Indigenous People of Biafra, Eastern Security Network, and banditry in some parts of the country over time, which posed a potent threat to the country, had been significantly degraded and relative normalcy had returned to most towns and villages.<\/p>\n
He said more efforts would go into ensuring that normalcy returns to all the areas suffering banditry.<\/p>\n
\u201cI must specially commend the efforts and resilience of members of the Nigeria Police Force and sister agencies for the giant strides recorded so far in the fight against the prevailing security challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cAcross the North Central and North-West of the country, we have made progress with regards to stemming the tide of communal violence, farmer-herdsmen clashes, cattle rustling, and kidnapping.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will continue to demonstrate zero tolerance for crime and criminality. Those who take laws into their hands, who bear arms illegally and who seek to profit from a climate of fear and insecurity will be decisively dealt with.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat remains our promise to the people of Nigeria, who elected us to keep them safe and secured. The peace and stability of our dear country will continue to be of utmost importance. You, the Police are our points men and you must rise to the occasion,\u201d the President told the graduating cadets.<\/p>\n
President Buhari also noted that security transcends law enforcement to include building the right relationships that underpin the development of secured societies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is why the present administration has been fully committed from the start to strengthening existing relations between Nigeria and her neighbouring countries. It has always been clear to us that there is no way we can achieve the security we seek without the cooperation and support of our neighbours.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd we have implemented at home the most far-reaching social support programme ever in the country to tackle poverty at the roots: one of the drivers of insecurity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe graduating cadets will be taking their place in Nigeria Police Force that is destined and determined to take its place amongst the most efficient security organisations in the world. This is apparent in the excellent and fruitful contributions of the Nigeria Police force in foreign peacekeeping missions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
President Buhari noted that today\u2019s landscape extends well beyond the land, sea, and air, into the vast territories of cyberspace, noting that the internet and new digital technologies have provided a platform for the emerging offences to reach unprecedented levels.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany of the enemies you will confront,\u201d according to the President, \u201cwill be permanently faceless or concealed, leveraging technology to wage warfare that has the potential to be even more destructive than anything the world has ever known.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must develop a policy on cyber warfare that has as its strategic focus on the prevention of cyber-attacks against critical national infrastructure, minimising national vulnerability to cyber-attacks and minimizing damage and recovery time from cyber-attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n
President Buhari assured that the government would do everything possible to address the challenges facing the Academy by calling on the interventions of the relevant agencies\/parastatals to facilitate the developmental plans.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdequate budgetary provision will be made to accommodate capital and recurrent expenditure as the welfare of staff and cadets remains among my government\u2019s priorities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe successful completion of a rigorous and demanding course of this nature, no doubt, imbues today\u2019s graduating cadets, with a sense of self-esteem and accomplishment,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
While congratulating the cadets for successful completion of their training, President Buhari directed them to maintain the spirit of accomplishment, as they prepare to face the tasks ahead.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are doomed if the reverse is the case. It is by your courage, loyalty and integrity that you can truly deserve the trust and confidence of the nation, \u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The President added that: \u201cI am delighted to be here today on this occasion of the Passing Out Parade of the Cadets of the fourth Regular Course of the Nigeria Police Academy. I was here in September 2018 and 2019 respectively, for the passing out parades of the first and second regular courses and was represented during the passing out of the third regular course by the Minister of Police Affairs.<\/p>\n
\u201cMay I congratulate the cadets of the 4th Regular Course on this historic occasion of your passing out. This day marks your commendable success after a period of rigorous and intensive academic and professional training in the Police Academy that has tested your intellect, stamina and resilience. Congratulations to you all.\u201d<\/p>\n
President Buhari commended the Commandant and the entire Academy community, for the excellent work, raising new generations of Police officers who will tirelessly secure the nation 24\/7.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, the Commandant of Nigeria Police Academy, Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Ahmad AbdurRahama, thanked President Buhari for honouring the invitation, explaining that the institution was upgraded from professional training to degree-awarding in 2012.<\/p>\n
The Commandant said the institution had graduated 1,748 cadets, Assistant Superintendent of Police, over the years, including the 205 who just graduated.<\/p>\n
AbdurRahaman said all the Assistant Superintendents of Police will be immediately deployed as \u201cpervasive actors in securing the country, most especially as the country is confronted with multifarious challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n
President Buhari presented awards to the best graduating cadet, Rachel Oluwatosin Babarinde and the second best, Isa Abdulateef.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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