President Bola Tinubu commended Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun the Inspector General of Police for his dedication to the principles of justice, peace, and security at a book launch his honour with the titled "Readings in Policing, Peace, and Security" in Abuja.
Tinubu who was highly represented by Senator George Akume the Secretary to the Government of the Federation thereby describing the book as a fitting tribute to the police boss.
"At this critical junction in our national experience but also because of the extraordinary individuals it honours. He is a man that I have had a privilege to know and worked with closely, particularly during my tenure as Governor of Lagos State where he served distinction as my Chief Security Officer" Tinubu said.
The President emphasized that the public presentation of the book embodies both the essence and aspirations of the nation’s internal security efforts. Egbetokun is a paragon of integrity and professionalism, a police officer whose career has been marked by a steadfast commitment to duty and an unwavering resolve in the face of challenges.
The Society for Peace Studies and Practice, along with its collaborating institutions, deserves commendation for recognizing excellence and celebrating it by bringing together renowned scholars and peace practitioners. Their efforts have resulted in this anthology of original research and reflective articles that delve deeply into the complex dynamics of internal security management. This publication is not just timely; it is a necessary resource that will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the practice of law enforcement in Nigeria. Egbetokun is one of those rare figures who has consistently stood tall and resolute in our nation’s security architecture.
The Inspector General of Police while speaking at the event disclosed that President Tinubu made a significant impact on his life and career. That he met the President in 1998, noted that his life was transformed within 24 hours of meeting Tinubu.
“I thank the Almighty God by whose grace I’m alive today to receive this incredible honor. My life and career are a testament to God’s infinite mercy. It has been God all the way for me. As I’m standing here today, my mouth is filled with testimonies. I would have loved to share some of these testimonies, but today is not Thanksgiving Day. I will, therefore, reserve the details of that for another day. I must, however, acknowledge the significant impact of a particular individual on my life and career. I met President Bola Tinubu in 1998, and that meeting produced a positive transformation in my life within 24 hours. That story is also a testimony that I would like to leave for another day” Egbetokun said.
He then concluded that the book would serve as a reference material and a source of inspiration for young officers.
“I can now confidently say that this book is an indispensable resource fohr scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of policing, peace, and security. The book will not only be a reference material, but it will also inspire the new generation of law enforcement officers in Nigeria” he said.
