Kogi to partner Police Trust Fund on development of barracks, logistics for officers

Ahmed Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi State, has said that the state government would partner the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to address the challenges of accommodation and logistics faced by officers and men of the Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Police.

Governor Ododo stated this when he received the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Mohammed Sheidu who was on a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House in Lokoja during the week, noting that the state government is committed to deepening its relationship with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies in an effort to guarantee security of lives and property in the state.

According to a statement issued by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ododo pointed out that the provision of accommodation through development of barracks and stations as well as logistics such as vehicles and other facilities are necessary to enhance the welfare and operational capabilities of the police in the state.

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He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for identifying resourceful young Nigerians for strategic appointments like the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund as he assured of the continued support of young Nigerians for the administration of the President.

He equally advised the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to make the best use of the opportunity given to him by repositioning the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, promising that he will continue to avail him of the support of his office as a brother and the governor of his home state in the collective efforts to make Kogi State and Nigeria proud.

In his remarks, Mohammed Sheidu, executive secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, commended Governor Ododo for the impactful policies and programmes of his administration which he noted are making life more meaningful for the people of Kogi State.

He assured of his willingness to ensure collaboration between the Kogi State government and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund towards enhancing the welfare and effectiveness of police officers and men to guarantee peace and security in the state and other parts of the country.

Recall that the Kogi State government in July commissioned an office complex for the Police Quick Response Unit in Lokoja to enhance the operational efficiency of the State Command of the Nigeria Police in the state.