National Police Day 2025 To Feature Exhibition, Outreach, Other Activities
By Anne Osemekeh, Abuja
All is set for the celebration of the maiden edition of National Police Day 2025, to be hosted by the Nigeria Police Force.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Wednesday, disclosed that the event would take place on 7 April 2025 at the Eagle Square, Abuja, and would feature a series of impactful humanitarian and community-based activities aimed at fostering stronger police-community relations.
The National Police Day was pronounced by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on 19 April, 2024, during the Nigeria Police Award and Commendation Ceremony in Abuja.
On the significance of the event, Adejobi said it is “designed to celebrate the dedication, sacrifices, and achievements of the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring national security. It will provide a platform to recognize the Force’s pivotal role in safeguarding lives and property while reinforcing public trust and collaboration in maintaining law and order”, adding further that the event is expected to host government officials, community leaders, representatives of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), and key stakeholders from various sectors.
He noted that the celebration will also pay tribute to the Force’s fallen heroes, police officers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the point of paying the supreme price of laying their lives down for the protection of the nation while in the line of duty.
A breakdown of the events include: police community outreach from Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6th April, an exhibition at the Eagle Square on Friday, 4th and Official Opening Ceremony/Walkathon nationwide and VIPs visit to the the exhibition ground on Saturday, 5th April, 2025.
On the main day, being Monday, 7th April, there will be a Grand Parade/Procession at Eagle Square, Abuja
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, calls on Nigerians to join in celebrating the gallant officers of the Nigeria Police Force and their immense contributions to national security.
“The National Police Day stands as a testament to the resilience, dedication, and courage of police personnel and serves as an inspiration for future generations to uphold the highest ideals of service and integrity”, Adejobi stated.
