IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO  AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 30th April 2026, undertook an official visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he paid a courtesy call on the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, ahead of the passing-out ceremony of retrained Police Constables in Uyo. The engagement with the State Government focused on strengthening institutional collaboration in support of ongoing policing reforms anchored on professionalism, accountability, and intelligence-led operations.  The Inspector-General of Police reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a modern, service-driven institution that prioritizes public trust and operational efficiency. Governor Umo Eno, in his remarks, welcomed the Inspector-General of Police and commended the Nigeria Police Force for its ongoing reforms aimed at improving profe...

CSR: OKO YOUTHS STAGE PEACEFUL PROTEST AGAINST FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO MANAGEMENT. (PHOTOS).


CSR: Oko Youths Stage Peaceful Protest Against Federal Polytechnic Oko Management



In a bid to attract attention and address long-standing grievances, select youths from Oko community in Orumba North Local Government Area have organized a peaceful protest against the Federal Polytechnic, Oko. 

The accused the management of the school of neglecting its Corporate Social Responsibility in relation to the ongoing recruitment processes at the institution.

The protest saw the youths march from Oko Civic Centre to the Polytechnic's main entrance gate to express their dissatisfaction with the institution's actions.

Displaying a variety of placards with messages such as "The Management of Federal Polytechnic Oko neglected the Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility", "Give Oko Community Its own slot," and "Our Youths Deserve Better," the protesters voiced their frustration at being sidelined in their own community.

Speaking, Oko Youth President, Comrade Chimezie Ezeokeke, and a stakeholder, Comrade Chimebere Ezeokoye expressed their disappointment in the Polytechnic's management, citing a history of employment opportunities being offered without any consideration for the community or its youth.

Other youths, including Pastor Osita Anwunobi and Mr. Collins Nwafor emphasized the importance of adhering to the provisions of the Act that set up the institution, saying that as the host community, Oko should be given its rightful share in any recruitment.

Another stakeholder, Mr. Okechukwu Igwilo, the Public Relations Officer of Ezioko village, Mr. Arinze Okpala and another youth, Mr Tochukwu Ezeokafor underscored the urgency of addressing the plight of youths of the community, claiming that the institution had been taken over by outsiders, leaving local them without job opportunities.

Responding, Deputy Rector, Academics, Dr. Uche Onyegbu, pledged to engage in a dialogue with the community's youth tomorrow to address their concerns and uphold their rights in accordance with the institution's responsibilities.


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