WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, ACP OLABISI KOLAWOLE ON THE OCCASION OF THE PREMIERE OF THE MAIDEN POLICE TELEVISION SERIES ENTITLED, “BEYOND YOUR SIGHT” HELD ON THE 7TH
Protocol,
I welcome you all to the premiere of the First Nigeria
Police Television Series – “Beyond Your Sight”.The first
of its kind in the annals of Nigeria Police history. This is a
concept of, the Inspector-General of Police,IGP
Solomon Arase NPM, fdcto further his policing vision
which is woven around the public and connected in the
most sociable manner with a broad spectrum of Nigerians.
Beyond your sight is not just a movie, it is a creation
that portrays the intelligence, investigative and
prosecutorial expertise of the Nigeria Police Force. It is a
work that documents the professional competency of the
Nigeria Police Force in carrying out its constitutional
functions, inspite of its institutional challenges.
The objective of this television series is not only to
showcase the achievement of the Nigeria Police Force but
also a confidence building technique that will encourage
Nigerians to have faith in their own Police Force and it is
also to educate the policemen and women on how to
better relate and partner with the police, hence projecting
that popular parlance “Police is Your Friend and Partner”.
I am pleased to inform you that the setup of the
Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of IGP Solomon
Arase has effectively given the member of the Force an
edge over the criminal element in our society.
It will be recalled that when IGP Solomon Arase came
on board as the Inspector-General of Police, he made it
known that he would give the country an evolution of a
new order in policing the country, here, Beyond your
sighthighlights that evolution. It must be known however,
that while the Force intends to use this movie as a channel
to educate, sensitize and enlighten the public of the need
for safety and security, it is expected that Nigerians and
indeed all stakeholders of our internal security will support
this idea in its processes of rebranding the Nigeria Police
to meet its constitutional obligations.
I remembered that day in May 2015, when the IGP
called me to his office and said Bisi go and make this
work, I want to inform the IGP today that his leadership is
“sine qua non” of the success of the TV series. Thirteen
episodes of the Police TV series make up the quarterly
production have already been produced. The series are
produced and directed by multiple awards winning movies
producer, Lancelot OduaImasuen and it featured
prominent Nollywood actors such as Desmond Elliot and
Segun Arinze, among others. I am, therefore, thanking
the Inspector-General of Police and his Management
team.
Please let me inform you that the TV series is public
driving, the sustainability depends on you all
ourstakeholdersandpartners in progress, aftertodays
premiere we intend to commence broadcast on different
Television Stations across the nation, at this stage I will
solicit for your kind support and sponsorship to keep this
educating and sensitizing project alive.To you, members
of the 4 th Estate of the realm, my very first partners in
progress, I pray for your continuous support and
contributions in situating the Nigeria Police Force in the
hearts of Nigerians will increase with your publicity of this
achievements.
Thank you all and God bless.