IGP Baba unveils No 26 Mopol Squadron administrative block

Ini Billie, Uyo
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has inaugurated the administrative block of No 26 Squadron Police mobile force and 1.7 kilometre of internal road network at the Mopol Barracks, Idoro Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Speaking during the unveiling of the projects in Uyo on Thursday at the mobile base, Baba posited that a conducive work environment and residence are paramount in motivating people to work at their best.
He noted that the new administrative block and good road network would make life easier for the officers and men.
Commending the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for intervening in the projects abandoned for many years ago, the IGP urged the agency to do more for police.
He charged the officers and men to be vigilant and pray always, describing them as endangered species in the country.
“These projects are for the policemen to improve their working environment. I want to appreciate the commanding officer for having the initiative and courage to find the means and ways of completing these two projects.
“I always appreciate officers who add value to where they work and where they live. Two things that can motivate and encourage one are: a convenient place of work and where to retire to after the days job, and I can tell you, you have those two things here.
“I want to also encourage the officers to always pray. I can see a church and the other a mosque. Policemen are becoming too religious these days and that is good! Any person who does not know how to pray is in danger.
“These days you know we are endangered species we need to pray and protect ourselves very well. I want to appreciate all the officers and men for cooperating with their commanders.
“To NDDC, I commend you for making the work easy for the officers and men and the people of Niger Delta as a whole. May God continue to bless you even as you do more,” he stated.
In his remarks, the Acting Managing Director of NDDC, Engr. Emmanuel Audu Ohwavboura said the agency took over the construction of the projects in their dilapidated states and awarded the contract to Messrs God’s owned project limited when the police sought their help, in recognition of section 6 of the police force mission statement and partnership.
Audu who was represented by the Akwa Ibom State Director of NDDC, Engr. Udoette Obot revealed that the Police post project at Osongama extension which is at 80% completion stage would soon be commissioned and urged members of the public and the officers to protect and make good use of the facilities.
“May I state here that as a critical stakeholder, the Nigeria Police force led by IGP Usman Baba has helped to advance NDDC’s share of cooperation with the force by providing an enabling environment for our contractors to operate without molestations,” he said.