Outgoing Anambrà State Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye has said that the opportunity of being made Commissioner of Police in Anambra state was “my crowning glory of my career in the Police” noting, “I came in prepared as the CP of the State” .
This is just as the Deputy governor of the state, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, who represented Governor Chukwuma Soludo at a farewell parade in the CP’s honour eulogized Adeoye saying, “Adeoye came when Soludo was tackling insecurity and people were in the bush fighting lawful citizens, and within a short space, Anambra is now calm”
CP Adeoye said that his long service to the state before becoming commissioner made him a better commissioner who was prepared for the position.
He also stated that he had been to various dangerous places without a scar to the glory of God adding, “I have been through militancy in Niger Delta, Boko Haram in North East, fought IPOB militancy in the South East, and I’m glad that I’m alive today, despite the face to face gunfire and bombs we encountered, to glory of God I did not have any scar on me”.
The opportunity of being made Commission of Police in Anambra state was my crowning glory of my career in Police. I came in prepared as the CP of the State” he said .
Adeoye commended the Nigerian Police force and Nigerians to serve, disclosing that he also prepared himself for retirement days.
“I thank NPF for the opportunity to serve and Nigeria for investing in me through trainings at home and abroad. I have been privileged to be trained in Ghana, England, Israel, California and more.
“I have served abroad in the United Nations, and this career gave me opportunities for self development, and these have prepared me for retirement. It’s been a unique privilege serving Anambra.
He said that he equipped himself while in service through trainings, both in Nigeria and abroad, including financial education that led to the founding of an investment club, Alpha Trust Investment Club (ATIC) in 2018.
He said they started it with a modest sum of N54million, but today investments worth over N20 billion.
“That will be my full time business from Wednesday May 1 when I fully disengage. We have been investing and now we want to go into full time business and we will in the next 10 years give Dangote a run for his money,” Adeoye said.
To the officers and men, he said “I’m proud of my men at Anambra State Police command. You are gallant, heroic and never giving up. We didn’t achieve anything through individual efforts but with other sister agencies”.
He also described Anambra state as a good place with good people, saying that he cannot say any evil against the state state and the people.
Earlier, the Anambra State governor, represented by Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim praised Adeoye for his efforts in helping Soludo fight insecurity in the state.
“There’s a time to start and a time to begin and a time to end everything. We knew today would come. The CP came to Anambra and has played his role meritoriously. He came when Soludo was tackling insecurity and people were in the bush fighting lawful citizens.
“Adeoye came in at the same time with his own style and dedication, sincerity of purpose and doggedness and within a short space, Anambra is now calm.
It is not over until it is over and the fight is still sustained.
“If it were in our hands, we will say let this good man continue because we are happy with his works.
“A street has been named after him and many awards too. I’m happy to proclaim that you’re now a citizen of Anambra. We wish you well in your future endeavors.”
