… we’re committed to maintaining an oasis of peace – Gov Eno
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Tunji Rilwan Disu, has praised the contributions and support of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, towards the welfare of police personnel and his strong commitment to maintaining law and order in the State, describing the gesture as exemplary and commendable.
IGP Disu made the remarks, Thursday April 30, 2026 during a courtesy visit on the Governor at the State EXCO Chambers, Government House, Uyo.
“Sincerely Sir, I came to thank you for all what you have done for my officers to make their stay and job delivery easier and more effective in the State. I am most grateful for your unwavering support and collaboration to continue to keep the peace and safety that Akwa Ibom State is widely known for.”
IGP Disu implored the Governor to keep on taking the Police Officers as his own, stressing that “It has come to the point in our country that everybody must own the Police; the security of our communities and our States belongs to all of us.”
He emphasized the importance of community policing and partnership, adding that, “We are all partners in ensuring that peace endures in our communities, and that, law and order do not break down. We should open our eyes to report and correct our Officers for the better.”
The Inspector General of Police informed the Governor of the passing out of over 1,000 Police Constables trained in the handling of firearms, saying “Akwa Ibom State is a trailblazer in the new training innovation that has today graduated up to 1,000 Police Constables certified to be effectively competent and professional in the handling of firearms.”
He commended Governor Eno for the huge financial and logistics supports for the officers to achieve the expected success in the training, adding that the collaboration was enormous and very helpful in the success of the training programme and the State Command in general.
IGP Disu further commended the Governor for the extraordinary neatness of the State saying, “I must confess that from the Victor Attah International Airport through the city to this place, Akwa Ibom State is indeed a very neat and clean place with very good roads and beautiful ambience to behold.”
In his remark, Governor Eno congratulated the IGP on his appointment as the 23rd indigenous Inspector General of Police in Nigeria, and acknowledged his commitment and dedication to delivering on his professional duties to maintain law and order in the country.
The Governor recalled the IGP’s remarkable job while serving as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State some years back, and expressed confidence in his ability to deliver on his current responsibility.
He commended IGP Disu for coming for the passing out of the constables after their rigorous training in firearms handling, saying that, “Your presence is a great morale booster for them to do excellently in their job. It will register in their minds forever.”
The Governor reassured of his administration’s continued partnership and support for the Police and other security agencies to make the State an oasis of peace
Governor Eno applauded IGP Disu for working to realize the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a functional State Police that will work in strong collaboration with the Nigerian Police.
He equally appreciated the IGP for appointing an indigene of Akwa Ibom State, DCP Anthony Placid, to work in his team as the Force Police Public Relations Officer.
The Governor also appreciated the State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, for his great sense of hard work and commitment to work in the State, noting that, “He doesn’t lead from the rear, but from the front.”
Earlier, the CP had notified the IGP of the numerous support and interventions of the Governor including; the construction of internal road network within the command headquarters, donation of patron vehicles and gun boats, release of funds for the rebuilding of houses for two officers who were gutted by fire, and allowances for welfare of officers and others.
At the event were; the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong; the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; the Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisory, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson; members of the State Executive Council; Political stalwarts; and others.