Police to launch green initiatives to improve social-economic development
IGP, Kayode Egbetokun
Police to launch green initiatives to improve social-economic development
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Nigeria Police Force has set to launch a green initiative to enhance operational efficiency and socioeconomic development on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja.
The innovation is said to be part of the drive by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, towards strengthening policing services.
The innovation which was described as a groundbreaking sustainable development programme designed to enhance the operational efficiency and capacity of the Nigeria Police Force, was disclosed in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Sunday.
The development according to the statement aims to integrate green innovative solutions into policing operations, support the renewed hope and economic reformation plan of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria bolster efforts to fight crime, maintain law and order, and accord substantial corporate social responsibilities to Nigerians to solidify the cooperation between the police and various communities.
The statement read, “The official launch of the NPGI will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja. The theme of the launch is ‘Leveraging Climate Mitigation and Adaptation for Increasing the Operational Efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force and Socio-economic Development of Nigeria,’ emphasising the response of the NPF to the need to adopt sustainable practices that not only improve operational capabilities but also contribute to the broader socio-economic development of our country.
“The initiative convened with the support of NEA Energie Limited, a leading climate change investment and sustainable development firm, will have His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the The Federal Republic of Nigeria, as the Special Guest of Honour.
“The Inspector-General of Police extends a warm invitation to all stakeholders, partners, and the general public to join us at this important event as the NPF embarks on this innovative journey towards a greener, safer, and more prosperous Nigeria.”
