The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has commissioned no fewer than 11 blocks of two-bedroom flats, comprising 88 residential apartments, at Bompai Police barracks, Kano, on Wednesday.
According to The PUNCH, the gesture fulfills his earlier pledge to Kano State Police Command officers and men to present them with greater welfare packages in order to improve quality service delivery.
Alkali Baba, who was represented by retired Kano Police Commissioner Mamman Dauda, stated that the residential units were built in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and Vlaar Homes Limited.
He said,, “It is with great pleasure and a sense of responsibility that I address you this morning on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on this special occasion of the commissioning of 11 blocks of two bedrooms flats, comprising 88 residential apartments for police officers of the command.
“This is the first phase of the housing programme and is initiated by the Inspector-General of Police to improve the welfare of Police Officers and is in partnership with Vlaar Homes Limited under the Public-Private Partnership arrangement.
“The building, which is part of several ongoing constructions at different locations in the State Command would provide a conducive working environment for officers and men to do the needful in terms of crime prevention and control, including the maintenance of law and order.
“More accommodations, offices, residential apartments and commercial shops are underway to enhance the welfare and effective/efficient service delivery of officers and men of the Command.
“I urge the officers, who will benefit from these welfare packages to reciprocate IGPs gesture by demonstrating commitment and dedication to the duties assigned to them, which will encourage the authorities to do more for the force.”
