Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Chinedu Oko, psc, overseeing the Maritime Police Command, addressed officers and personnel for the first time at the Force Headquarters Annex in Obalende, Lagos, emphasizing professionalism, discipline, and operational efficiency.
ASP Adebayo Rasheed, Police Public Relations Officer for the Maritime Command, announced the event in a statement. On Thursday, September 11, 2025, AIG Oko underscored the importance of professionalism, discipline, and loyalty in policing Nigeria’s maritime domain. He urged personnel to uphold the Nigeria Police Force’s core values under Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, highlighting integrity, dedication, and teamwork as critical to operational success.
AIG Oko outlined his vision for the Command, focusing on personnel welfare, capacity building, and operational support while fostering stronger partnerships with maritime stakeholders. He emphasized the Command’s pivotal role in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime assets, which are vital to national security and the blue economy.
The lecture served as an opportunity for AIG Oko to engage directly with personnel, boost morale, and set the tone for his leadership. The Maritime Police Command, under AIG Oko’s guidance, reaffirms its commitment to professionalism, operational efficiency, and protecting Nigeria’s maritime domain for the benefit of the public and stakeholders.
