The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has concluded arrangements to throw a party at his palace square for policemen in his domain on Tuesday.
The monarch, in a statement by his press secretary on Sunday, said this was in appreciation of policemen’s dedication to defending Nigeria.
He described the sacrifice of the police as unquantifiable, urging wealthy individuals and communities to demonstrate a high sense of hospitality and generosity to the uniformed men.
Oluwo called on the federal government to improve the police conditions of service through salary increment, timely promotion and logistics assistance.
He stated: “Police officers are servants to the nation. They are patriots dedicated to protecting lives and properties of Nigerians. Most of them will leave their family to protect other families in far away places. They are heroes that must be celebrated during and after service.
“In appreciation of the Nigerian police commitment to securing Nigerians, I’m organizing a special party to host and fete the policemen serving in my domain – Iwo, Ayedire and Ola Oluwa Local Governments of Osun State. The August event is scheduled to hold on Tuesday 25th April, 2023 at Oluwo Palace Square, Iwo,Osun State by 10:00am prompt ”
“We will have conversations, jolly moments, dance to music, eat and drink. Policemen are heroes. They should be appreciated,celebrated and encouraged to do more for humanity. I’m doing this to appreciate them and bring more of the best out of them”
“I used to pity the police. In serving this nation, some of them will not see their family for months. Many have been casualties in the process of protecting others. Nothing can commensurate their loyalty and faithfulness to serve one father’s land”.
