By Peter Onyekachukwu 
By Peter Onyekachukwu, Kano
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the capacity and welfare of security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.
The president’s message was delivered on Saturday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, at the Passing Out Parade of Regular Course 7 Cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) in Wudil, Kano.
A total of 1,001 newly trained cadets were commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force during the ceremony, which drew top government officials, security chiefs, lawmakers and traditional rulers.
Tinubu charged the new officers to uphold integrity, professionalism and respect for human rights as they begin their careers in frontline internal security operations.
He described the commissioning as both a personal milestone for the cadets and a reaffirmation of the federal government’s commitment to building a modern, well-trained and values-driven police force.
“This milestone is not just a celebration of their hard work and dedication but a testament to the progress we have made in shaping a more secure and prosperous future for our nation,” Akume said on behalf of the president.
The SGF also praised the ongoing growth of POLAC, noting that the academy’s expanding infrastructure, improved academic offerings and strengthened training quality reflect the administration’s wider police reform agenda.
“As police officers, you are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards, treat every citizen with respect and fairness, and uphold the rule of law. A nation puts its trust in you,” he told the cadets.
Akume said the government will continue to address insecurity through a two-pronged strategy—boosting security operations while expanding socio-economic opportunities to reduce vulnerabilities in communities.
He also conveyed the president’s appreciation to the families of the cadets for their sacrifice throughout the years of academic and tactical training.
Earlier, POLAC Commandant, AIG Patrick Adedeji Atayero, described the graduating officers as “well-trained and nurtured,” noting that they had completed comprehensive academic and professional courses across diverse policing disciplines.
He said the academy, established in 1998, continues to evolve, introducing new programmes, upgrading facilities and aligning its curriculum with global policing standards.
Parents and relatives filled the parade ground, cheering as the cadets marched past—bringing to a close years of rigorous preparation for national service.