The Network of Civil Society Organisations Borno state (NECSOB) has presented an award of excellent service to the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) in charge of Zone 15, Abdu Umar.
A statement issued and signed by Ibrahim Isa Ali, NECSOB North-east secretariat, Maiduguri and made available to journalists, Wednesday, said the state chairman of NECSOB, Comrade Amb. Bulama Abiso along with other members and the BoT presented the award in Maiduguri, Borno state.
According to the statement, AIG Abdu Umar who is also the immediate past Commissioner of Police, Borno state was given the award in recognition of his selfless service and contributions to stability, security, peace and development in the state.
It added that his elevation from CP to AIG was also in recognition of his hard work, having worked in synergy with civil society organisations in the state as critical stakeholders and sources of vital information.
Comrade Abiso urged the AIG to continue to render services effectively to the state as in the past by ensuring peace and stability prevail in the state.
He further described the AIG Abdu as a role model to all officers of the command worthy of emulation, especially his unique leadership style.
A BoT member of NECSOB, Hon Hussaini Bulama, who is a former DPO, also rained encomiums on the AIG.
In his remark, AIG Abdu Umar appreciated the award and called for continuous cordial working relationship and positive collaboration with the Nigeria Police by the network in his current office as AIG Zone 15.
