The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on Tuesday unveiled the Logo for the ‘IGP 30 Minutes Quiz Competition.’
At the unveiling ceremony which took place at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, Adamu noted that the quiz competition was aimed at sensitizing the younger ones on the dangers of crime through fun-filled quiz competitions.
He also said the initiative was in fulfillment of his resolve to run a Police Force with pro-active approach to fighting crimes and criminality in the Country.
“It remains my firm conviction that evolving new initiatives that will address the root cause of crimes is a better option than concentrating on the manifestations. In this regard, we are gathered here today to witness the birth of one of such initiatives deliberately thought out, with the aim of sensitizing the younger ones on the dangers of crime through fun-filled quiz competitions,” he said.
According to Adamu, the ‘IGP 30 Minutes Quiz Competition’ which is being organized in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education; State Ministries of Education, other education related agencies and stakeholders, is specifically designed for secondary school student.
It will feature students from Police, Military, and Paramilitary Secondary Schools in addition to other conventional Secondary Schools across the Country.
The IGP assured that “seasoned panelists will ensure a credible, transparent and qualitative process that will culminate in a grand finale where mouth-watering prize would be won.”
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He also disclosed that as the programme progressed there would be School Visitation programme where Public Relations Officers would visit selected schools across the country to lecture the pupils and students on the dangers of taking to crime as well as the importance of abstaining from it.
Adamu said the programme would also involve career talks with a view to triggering the interest of some of the students in considering careers in the Police Force.
“These will further help in steering our children and youths away from all forms of crimes and criminality,” he said.
The IGP spoke further: “Recall that last year; I launched the Police Campaign against Cultism and other Vices, otherwise known as POCACOV. This initiative which was equally targeted at students is already making positive impacts across the States of the Federation.
“It is pertinent to note that these programmes are not in isolation but component parts of the big picture, which is, Community Policing with the sole aim of ensuring a safer Nation.
“Our hope is that these projects will stem the supply chain of criminals. You all will agree with me that once our children abstain from crimes, the future is assured. The ’30 Minutes Quiz Competition’ and other pro-active, well-thought-out programmes will not only have an immediate impact, but are very beneficial in the long run to the youths and the Country at large.”
He therefore call on parents, guardians and academic institutions to encourage their children and wards to participate actively in all the programmes.
