Gov. Otu Decorates Police Escort Commander, Seven Others, Charges Them On Professionalism
Hannah ARIKPO
The Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu has decorated his newly promoted police escort commander and other officers attached to him, charging them to always ensure the rights of citizens are respected and protected at all times.
Decorating the newly promoted police personnels from the rank of Inspectors to Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II) on Monday, August 13, in his office in Calabar, governor Otu, charged them to be diligent and professional in the discharge of their duties, saying " I have never doubted your ability to perform, I am not surprise that you have been promoted to your new ranks".
"This promotion is a sign of dedication to duty and hardwork and I commend you for this. I charge you to be humble in your elevation and always respect the rights of other citizens as enshrined in the constitution of Nigeria," he said.
The Governor said wearing a new rank has added more responsibilities to their daily duties, maintaining that "to whom much is given, much is expected"
Responding on behalf of his colleagues, Oliver Muta'a who is also the escort commander, expressed appreciation to the governor for his rare leadership ability and for showing that his government is truly 'People First'.
He promised that the newly promoted officers will always abide by the ethics of their profession as well as the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the discharge of their duties.
"We assure you of our commitment to duty to reciprocate the gesture of the Police force and the Cross River State government", Muta'a pledged.
The newly promoted officers are Oliver Muta'a, Audu Garba, Nadum Doodoo, Arit Ogidi, and Atim Omini.
Others are Victor Effiong, Lawrence Sunday, as well as Obeten Effiom.
The governor was assisted during the brief ceremony by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Enoh, his Chief of Staff, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar and his Top Security Aides.
