Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, recounted how his life was changed for the better upon meeting President Bola Tinubu in 1998 as a young police officer.
According to the IG of Police, the President made a significant impact on his life and career just within the first 24 hours of meeting him, News About Nigeria reports.
Egbetokun disclosed this at the unveiling of a book written in his honour and titled, “Readings in Policing, Peace, and Security” at the Police Conference Centre, Abuja.
He said, “I thank the Almighty God, by whose grace I’m alive today, to receive this incredible honour. My life and career are a testament to God’s infinite mercy. It has been God 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.”
Giving details on the book, Egbetokun noted that it would serve as reference material and a source of inspiration for young police officers.
He also stated that it was written with the intent of inspiring the new generation of law enforcement agents.
“The book will not only be reference material, but it is also going to inspire the new generation of law enforcement officers in Nigeria. I can also confidently say that this book is an indispensable result for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in the fields of policing, peace, and security.”
