The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, has held her inaugural lecture parade for officers, men, and women of the Command at the Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos.
The lecture parade marked AIG Nurat’s first formal address to the general staff since assuming duty as the 24th Assistant Inspector-General of Police of the Command and provided an opportunity for direct interaction with personnel across various sections, units, and departments of the Command.
She urged officers to maintain discipline, uphold professionalism, strengthen inclusiveness, and embrace intelligence-led policing within the maritime domain.
This was contained in a statement made available to ThelensNG by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Adebayo Rasheed Adesayo.
The AIG expressed profound appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for the confidence reposed in her to lead the Maritime Police Command. She reaffirmed her commitment to faithfully advancing the vision and strategic direction of the IGP for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
She commended officers and men for their commitment, resilience, and dedication in carrying out their responsibilities within the challenging maritime environment.
AIG Nurat emphasised that discipline remains the bedrock of effective policing, noting that obedience to lawful orders, respect for the chain of command, and exemplary conduct both on and off duty are non-negotiable requirements for all personnel.
She stated that any act of indiscipline undermines public confidence, tarnishes the image of the NPF, and will attract firm and appropriate sanctions.
The AIG also highlighted the importance of professionalism and intelligence-led policing, urging personnel to carry out their duties with integrity, restraint, fairness, and sound judgment.
She reminded officers that the uniform represents authority, responsibility, and public trust, and must always be worn and upheld with honour.
Nurat reiterated that the IGP’s vision for the Command is anchored on operational excellence, proactive intelligence gathering, effective inter-agency collaboration, and the attainment of a low-crime year within the maritime domain.
On the need for inclusiveness and teamwork, AIG Nurat disclosed that all personnel should see themselves as a united team working towards the common objective of effective law enforcement within Nigeria’s maritime space.
She directed that teamwork extend beyond the Command to sister security agencies and critical maritime stakeholders, stressing that collective effort is essential to making the maritime domain a safe and enabling environment for commerce and national economic growth.
The AIG encouraged mutual respect among ranks, effective communication, and shared responsibility in achieving the Command’s mandate of securing Nigeria’s waterways and maritime assets.
She assured officers and men of purposeful leadership and sustained support for professionalism, diligence, and merit.
Speaking on behalf of the Command, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration), DCP Chuks Obasi, affirmed the readiness, cooperation, and resolve of officers and men to align with her leadership vision and the blueprint of the IGP for the Force.
The Command reiterated its commitment to upholding the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, and service delivery in safeguarding Nigeria’s waterways and maritime assets.
It also called on relevant stakeholders within the maritime domain to engage constructively with the Police in order to enhance efficiency and ensure quality service delivery.
The lecture parade concluded with a call for renewed commitment, dedication to duty, and unwavering loyalty to the Nigeria Police Force.
