By Constance Adaurie
The National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) has congratulated the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, as he assumes office, extending hands of fellowship and camaraderie.
In a statement signed and issued by the National Public Relations Officer, Mr. Eric Elezuo, the Association noted that Fatai’s appointment is a representation of a round peg in a round hole considering his level of experience, achievements and intelligence in policing.
“We, as an Association of top security reporters and publishers, saddled with the responsibility of objective reportage of national interest and society-based situations, felicitate with the new Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, on his appointment and resumption of office as the Lagos Police Chief.
“It is with deep sense of responsibility that we note that CP Fatai is a thoroughbred officer, with high level policing experience, capable of turning around the security and safety situation of Lagos State. We therefore, believe that his appointment, a typical example of a round peg in a round hole will bring about the desire change in policing and welfare of policemen,” the statement noted.
“We welcome the new CP, and pledge our continued collaboration with the Lagos Police Command under his leadership as he strive to make a success of this new calling,” the statement concluded.
Commending CP Fatai’s appointment, NAOSNP National President, Mayor Oki O. Samson, noted that he is a man giving to details, honesty and integrity, adding that he would bring his wealth of experience to bear towards making policing and security the finest in the country.
“Lagos State is blessed to have CP Tijani Fatai at this time. He will not consolidate on greatness, but will deploy his wealth of experience, expertise and intelligence to ensure that the state is secured and safe.
CP Tijani Fatai, psc, is assuming office as the 42nd Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, taking over from CP Olohundare Jimoh, who served as the 41st Commissioner of Police, and had been seconded to Zone 2 Command as the substantive Assistant Inspector-General.
Fatai hails from Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State. He attended Anwar-ul-Islam College, Agege between 1979 and 1984. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Philosophy from Ogun State University, now Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.
He enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) on 10 June 1994. Until his recent posting, he served as: Commissioner of Police, Eastern Port, Port Harcourt; Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Department of Operations, Maritime FHQ Annex Lagos and Lagos State Command Headquarters, Ikeja; Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Department of Finance & Administration, Zone 2 Command, Onikan Lagos, Area Commander Ilaro, Ogun State, Maiduguri Metro, Borno State, Area C, Surulere, Lagos State, Squadron Commander 5 PMF, Benin, Edo State and 17PMF Akure; Officer-in-Charge, Homicide Section, SCID, Lagos; Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ogere, Ogun State, Ijanikin and Alakara, Lagos State. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
His track record of leadership, professionalism, and dedication to duty underscores his preparedness to steer the affairs of the Lagos State Police Command effectively.
E-signed
Eric Elezuo
National Public Relations Officer
