Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has emphasized his commitment to and concern for enhancing police officer well-being in delivering successful services and amending the trust between the force and the citizens.
On Friday evening, Baba made the claims when opening the Ultra Modern Police Station and Barrack in Ado-Aawaye, Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State.
DIG Johnson Kokumo, the IGP’s representative stated that better welfare benefits for officers’ ranks and files would undoubtedly have a good effect on how well they serve the general population.
“When the working environment is conducive and the place of habitation is equally conducive, it will impact positively on service delivery of officers.
“When there is improved service delivery in the discharge of our statutory duties and responsibilities, definitely members of the public will be our friends.
“What I am trying to do is to rewrite the narration of mutual trust between the police and the public and to truly see members of the public as friends of the police and police true friend of the public.”
He added: “I hope with this modern edifice, there will be better service delivery.
“I promise not to relent on my oars at improving the welfare of officers and I urge the officers to reciprocate the gesture,” Baba said.
