By Reporter
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Idowu Owohunwa on his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police.
The Governor’s message was conveyed during the official decoration of Mr. Idowu and others with their new ranks by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at Dr. Goodluck Jonathan International Peace Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Thursday.
CP Idowu Owohunwa, who hails from Kogi State, was commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Officer (Course 19/1996) on 15th August 1996, after graduating from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Governor Yahaya Bello regards Mr. Idowu’s promotion as a meritorious achievement, describing the law enforcement officer as diligent, patriotic, and a model citizen who consistently operates with the highest standards of professional ethics and unwavering patriotism.
“I extend my warm congratulations to my esteemed brother, Mr. Idowu Owohunwa, for his distinguished service to our nation, which has been recognized with this well-earned promotion today. With his training in the USA, UK, Israel, and Italy, as well as holding a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies and Policing from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, I have no doubt that he will significantly contribute to the reform of the Nigerian Police Force,” the Governor stated.
Furthermore, Governor Bello also extended congratulations to Mr. Suleiman Yusuf for his promotion from Commissioner of Police to Assistant Inspector General.
He commended Yusuf as a brilliant intelligence officer with a long history of dedication and professionalism.
In his address, on behalf of the Governors who attended the event, Governor Bello praised the commitment of the Nigerian Police Force and other sister agencies in their relentless efforts to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onogwu Muhammed, noted that other distinguished guests at the event included Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos State, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, and other notable personalities.
