IG: Tinubu Made Significant Impact in My Life

•Recounts encounter with president 26 years after

Linus Aleke in Abuja

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday, disclosed his 26-years-old encounter with President Bola Tinubu, stating that the president made a significant impact in his life and career.

Egbetokun, who recounted his encounter with the president in 1998, at the unveiling of a book titled: “Readings in Policing, Peace, and Security,” averred that his life was transformed within 24 hours of meeting Tinubu.

“I must acknowledge the significant impact of a particular individual on my life and career. I met President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 1998, and that meeting produced a positive transformation in my life within 24 hours. That story is also a testimony that I would like to leave for another day.

“I thank the Almighty God by whose grace I’m alive today to receive this incredible honour. My life and career are a testament to God’s infinite mercy. It has been God all the way for me.

“As I’m standing here today, my mouth is filled with testimonies. I would have loved to share some of these testimonies, but today is not Thanksgiving Day. I will, therefore, reserve the details of that for another day.”

On the book written in his honour, Egbetokun said it would serve as a reference material and a source of inspiration for young officers.

He expressed confident that the book was an indispensable resource for scholars, policymakers and practitioners in the field of policing, peace and security.

The book, he added, would not only be a reference material, but also going to inspire the new generation of law enforcement officers in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu who was represented at the unveiling of the book, by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said the book was a fitting tribute to the IG.

Tinubu added that Egbetokun’s dedication to the principles of justice, peace and security has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s policy landscape.

“I stand before you today at this public presentation of a book that embodies both the essence and aspirations of our nation’s internal security efforts.

The book, “Readings in Policing, Peace and Security”, is a fitting tribute to Dr Kayode Egbetokun, our esteemed Inspector General of Police, a man whose dedication to the principles of justice, peace and security has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s policy landscape.

“When I was asked to write the foreword for this remarkable compilation, I accepted without hesitation.”