Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has received Commonwealth Games 400m hurdles champion, Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Key Highlights
- IGP Olatunji Disu receives Ezekiel Nathaniel.
- Nathaniel is Commonwealth Games 400m hurdles champion.
- Disu praises police-sports relationship.
- IGP highlights discipline, teamwork and excellence.
- Police pledges continued investment in sports.
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Speaking during the reception, Disu said Nathaniel’s achievement has highlighted the long-standing relationship between the police and sports.
The inspector general of police said the athlete’s success demonstrates what police officers can achieve when given the right platform and adequate support to develop their talents, alongside their professional responsibilities.
He said the police and sports share common values of discipline, teamwork and excellence.
“The Nigeria Police Force and sports have always been twins, bound together by shared values of discipline, teamwork and excellence.
“This victory is a powerful reminder of that bond, and of what our personnel can achieve when given the platform and support to thrive both in service and in competition,” he added.
Disu assured police officers with sporting abilities that the police would continue to invest in sports and provide opportunities for talented personnel to excel.
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He said the police would continue to identify, nurture and celebrate sporting talents within its ranks.
“I want Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel, and every officer watching, to know that this force will continue to invest in and support police sports.
“We will keep identifying, nurturing and celebrating talent within our ranks, because a force that is strong in body and spirit is a Force that serves the nation better,” he said.
The inspector general of police who described himself as a sportsman, said he was particularly proud of Nathaniel’s accomplishment, adding that the victory had brought honour to the athlete, the police and the country.
