Brothers Across Nigeria International, Imo State Zone, has completed a community development project focused on renovating the new Owerri police station and constructing a dedicated female cell block.

The Guardian gathered that the move was aimed at promoting justice, safety, and dignity for all in the state.

The Imo State Zonal President of the group, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwokeji, said the organisation was inspired by the need for decent facilities that respect the rights of women in detention and the urgent need for improvement.

According to him, the organisation approached the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Abideem Salawu, with the idea. He welcomed the initiative and acknowledged its potential to enhance the station’s operations and overall security.

He explained that the project’s scope included renovating the existing police station to improve functionality and working conditions, as well as constructing a dedicated female cell block.
“The renovation involved structural repairs, repainting, improved lighting, and essential office equipment. The female cell block was designed with adequate ventilation, sanitary facilities, and security measures to ensure compliance with human rights standards.”

“Funded through voluntary donations from members, the project demonstrates the zone’s commitment to supporting law enforcement and promoting community development and our organisation’s commitment to impacting our communities.

“We believe that a small gesture of encouragement, like this project, will motivate law enforcement officers to do even more. We assured the Commissioner of Police and the DPO that we would strive to maintain the project yearly or biannually,” Nwokeji stated.

He also attributed the project’s success to the collaborative efforts of the zone’s executive team, who worked tirelessly to bring the vision to life.

“We learned a valuable lesson about prioritising quality over cost. Despite the challenges, we remained committed to delivering a project that would make a meaningful difference in our community,” he said.

Speaking while commissioning the project, Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, showered encomiums on members of the group, thanking them for their service to the state and also recognising the need to be involved in community development.