The Nigeria Police on Wednesday unveiled the Godwin sensational singer, Korede Bello, as the Police Youth Ambassador.Unveiling the youth ambassador and anti-crime jingles, the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, said youths were critical to the fight against crime in the country.Represented by Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Danazumi Doma, Director, Finance and Administration, Mr. Arase said:“Korede Bello, you are the positive representation of Nigerian youths and on this occasion, the Nigeria Police celebrates you.“We believe Korede Bello’s exemplary behaviour and tenacity of purpose, like that of the Nigeria Police, will be the needed influence to change the wrong or misconceived habits of some of our youths.“It is, therefore, my firm conviction that in fighting crimes in our system, the youths are critical elements that must be incorporated.“The process of bringing the youths into our fold as crime-fighting channels is very critical to the policing of this country.’’He said Nigerian youths deserved to play a more important and significant role in improving the country’s security framework.Mr. Arase said the idea was aimed at spreading security awareness and sensitisation to schools and universities in crime prevention.Korede Bello also had this to say on this Instagram page:
THIS IS MEGA!!! The Nigerian Police Force has just confered on me the honour of being the 1st ever Nigerian Police Youth Ambassador; I am extremely humbled privileged to carry this GREAT responsibility. This initiative by Inspector General of Police -IGP Solomon E. Arase, is historic. This bridges the gap between the Police and the people (the Youths) . Security/Safety is OUR collective responsibility