ARCN, Police Strengthen Partnership
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ARCN, Police Strengthen Partnership
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has pledged to deepen its collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force to enhance security around its facilities and promote peace in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Executive Secretary of the council, Dr Abubakar Adamu Dabban, stated this when he received the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Wuye Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Mary Usman, during a courtesy visit to the council’s headquarters in Abuja.
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Dabban commended the Nigerian Police Force for its efforts in maintaining internal security and managing crises, noting that peace and stability remain critical to national development, particularly in the agricultural sector.
He stressed the need for professionalism and ethical conduct among security personnel, adding that collaboration among government agencies was essential in addressing the country’s security challenges.
According to him, stronger cooperation between the council and security agencies would ensure the safety of staff, facilities and surrounding communities.
In her remarks, CSP Usman reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Police Force to the protection of lives and property.
She said regular patrols and other security measures had been put in place to safeguard residents of the FCT and institutions within its jurisdiction.
The visit, she added, was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen engagement between the police and public institutions in order to maintain peace and public safety.
