To commemorate its 75th Anniversary, the University of Ibadan (UI) has bestowed the honour of an Ambassador on the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., fspsp, for his unrelenting efforts to emplace a police force of unique standard in Nigeria.
The University of Ibadan, which was established in 1948, is Nigeria’s first degree-awarding institution and has consistently been recognized as one of the premier higher education institutions in Nigeria.
With a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, research, and community engagement, the university has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of countless students and contributing to national development.
The decision to appoint IGP as the University of Ibadan’s ambassador stems from his distinguished record of service and commitment to public safety and law enforcement. The IGP’s tenure has been marked by significant achievements in enhancing security protocols, advancing crime prevention strategies, and fostering community-police relations across Nigeria. His reputation for integrity, leadership, and dedication to the public good aligns with the university’s values and mission, making him an exemplary ambassador for the institution.
The 75th anniversary celebration of the University of Ibadan is a landmark event, highlighting the institution’s journey of academic excellence and its contributions to society. The appointment of the IGP as ambassador is part of a series of commemorative events aimed at reinforcing the university’s commitment to social responsibility, innovation, and collaboration with key stakeholders in Nigeria.
In his acceptance speech, the IGP expressed profound gratitude for the honor and reaffirmed the Nigeria Police’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the university, its students, and by extension, every academic Institution across the country and its students, as contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
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