By Our Correspondent
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Saturday attended the passing-out parade of 1,187 cadets of the 7th Regular Course at the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano.
Governor Yusuf congratulated the cadets and their parents on achieving this significant milestone, noting that the 7th Regular Course represents the largest set of cadets in the history of the academy.
He also commended the Commandant of the Police Academy, AIG Patrick Adedeji Atayero, for this remarkable achievement.
According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, Governor Yusuf who received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event—expressed satisfaction with the high level of preparedness and the colorful nature of the ceremony.
President Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the root causes of insecurity and promoting national stability across all sectors.
The President applauded POLAC for its accomplishments and urged the graduating cadets to uphold professionalism, discipline, and integrity throughout their careers in the Nigeria Police Force.
The ceremony was attended by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun; service chiefs; a representative of the Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN); officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); and other key stakeholders.
Meanwhile, shortly after the graduation ceremony, the President’s representative, Senator Akume, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, at Government House, Kano
