Get Guardian on GoogleA businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Konstrutum Construction, Abayomi Awoboku, has donated shares worth millions of naira in Dangote Refinery and Petroleum to 24 police officers who recently retired from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, Lagos.
Awoboku, who was among the dignitaries at the retirement reception, has also engaged a professional investment firm to manage the shares and ensure maximum returns for the beneficiaries.
The gesture was in appreciation of the officers’ 35 years of service to the nation and aimed at encouraging serving personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.
The donation followed a visit by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, to the department and his attendance at the retirement ceremony a few months ago.
Speaking on the gesture, Awoboku said it was intended to appreciate the retired officers for their years of service and encourage serving personnel to remain committed to their duties.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Tijani, expressed gratitude to the donor for his generosity and support for the retired officers.
Similarly, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of SCID, Dayo Akinbisehin, commended Disu and Tijani for their leadership and support, which he said had contributed to the department’s progress and the welfare of its retired personnel.
In an appreciation letter to Awoboku, written on behalf of Tijani and the beneficiaries, Akinbisehin said: “May I, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Fatai Tijani, as well as the recently retired officers of this department, convey our profound appreciation for your benevolence and invaluable support towards the successful retirement reception organised in honour of our veteran officers.”
The retirement ceremony, held at the SCID headquarters in Panti, Yaba, brought together senior police officers, dignitaries and colleagues to celebrate the 24 officers who had completed 35 years of service.
Disu, who attended the ceremony, appreciated the retirees for their years of sacrifice and assured them of the continued support of the Force beyond active service.
Congratulating the officers, the IGP said their retirement marked the completion of an important chapter in their careers but did not end their relationship with the Nigeria Police Force.
