IMAAN APPEALS TO NIGERIAN YOUTHS TO BE PATIENT WITH GOVERNMENT
In a statement personally
signed by the Honourable Minister on Sunday, July 28, 2024, acknowledged the
frustration that drives the desire to protest but cautioned on the narratives
accompanying the planned protest from its faceless nature which may lead to
chaos.
In her words, “President Bola Ahmed
Tinubu and his team are working hard to build a strong and prosperous future
for us all. His commitment is absolute, and his policies are deliberate and
well thought out. His love for the country cannot be questioned; soon enough,
it will manifest in different areas of our lives”.
She added that the Ministry of
Police Affairs has made its programs people-centric, and primarily revolve
around dynamic youths and other members of local communities in multiple
ongoing town halls. We feel the pulse, we have taken stock, and we have now
developed a transformative roadmap for reforming the Nigeria Police
Force. Imaan stressed.
In her words, “We are working to see
to the emergence of a world-class Nigeria Police Force that is fit for the 21st
Century, inclusive, community-based, intelligence-led, and technologically
driven, while excelling in maintaining public safety, upholding the rule of
law, and fostering community trust through transparent and accountable
practices”.
The Minister expressed the
significant progress in expanding the human and technical capability of the NPF
such as a commitment to recruiting over 40,000 young Nigerians into the Force
over the next years, and the planned recruitment for 2024 is already at an
advanced stage.
Imaan noted that the welfare has
been improved to boost officers' morale, which has increased the level of
discipline and professionalism in the Force adding that the Ministry has
partnered with the Ministry of Youths to create a platform for robust
engagement between the NPF and the youth and serve as a grievance reporting
channel.
According to her, “We have
strengthened the Police Public Complaint Committee and enhanced the response
time of the Complaint Response Unit of the NPF, both key platforms for lodging
complaints against police officers from members of the public. We are closely
monitoring complaints and ensuring closure in all cases. We urge you to engage
with this team for any complaints or challenges relating to the NPF”.
She opined that the nation is at a
crossroads, and needs the youths' energy, creativity, and passion to drive
positive change. Let us work together to find solutions that uplift and
unite us rather than tear us apart.
Bolaji O. Kazeem
Deputy Director (Information and
Public Relations Unit)
July 28, 2024
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