BRIEF REMARKS BY IGP MOHAMMED A. ADAMU, NPM, mni DURING THE UNVEILING OF LOGO CEREMONY OF 30 MINUTES IGP QUIZ COMPETITION ON JANUARY 21ST, 2020 AT THE FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA
It is with great delight and a sense of fulfillment that I address this gathering. Upon my appointment as the Inspector-General of Police, I resolved to run a Police Force with pro-active in approach to fighting crimes and criminality in the Country. It remains my firm conviction that evolving new initiatives that will address the root cause of crimes is a better option than concentrating on the manifestations. In this regard, we are gathered here today to witness the birth of one of such initiatives deliberately thought out, with the aim of sensitizing the younger ones on the dangers of crime through fun-filled quiz competitions.
The 'IGP 30 Minutes Quiz Competition' is being organized in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education; State Ministries of Education, other education related agencies and stakeholders. This competition which is specifically designed for secondary school students will feature students from Police, Military, and Paramilitary Secondary Schools in addition to other conventional Secondary Schools across the Country. Seasoned panelists will ensure a credible, transparent and qualitative process that will culminate in a grand finale where mouth-watering prize would be won.
Equally, as the programme progresses there will be School Visitation programme where Public Relations Officers will be visiting selected schools across the country to lecture the pupils and students on the dangers of taking to crime as well as the importance of abstaining from it. It would also involve career talks with a view to triggering the interest of some of the students in considering careers in the Police Force. These will further help in steering our children and youths away from all forms of crimes and criminality.
It would be recalled that last year, I launched the Police Campaign against Cultism and other Vices, otherwise known as POCACOV. This initiative which was equally targeted at students is already making positive impacts across the States of the Federation. It is pertinent to note that these programmes are not in isolation but component parts of the big picture, which is, Community Policing with the sole aim of ensuring a safer Nation.
Our hope is that these projects will stem the supply chain of criminals. You all will agree with me that once our children abstain from crimes, the future is assured. The '30 Minutes Quiz Competition' and other pro-active, well-thought-out programmes will not only have an immediate impact, but are very beneficial in the long run to the youths and the Country at large.
I therefore call on parents, guardians and academic institutions to encourage their children/wards to participate actively in all of these sets of programs.
On this note, I have the honour of unveiling the official logo of the '30 Minutes IGP Quiz Competition'. Thank you all