The Rivers State Police Command organized a special interactive session with members of the Rivers State Chapter of the National Association of Retired Police Officers on 18th July, 2025, and the meeting held at the Police Officers’ Mess, Old GRA in Port Harcourt.
According to the PPRO, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the meeting provided a platform for meaningful deliberations and interactions between the Command’s management team, led by Commissioner of Police CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, and the retired Officers.
During the engagement, the Command sought to understand better, the needs and concerns of retired Police Officers, while communicating its initiatives and plans for enhancing their welfare.
In his keynote address, CP Adepoju conveyed a significant message, emphasizing the commitment to enhancing the welfare and living standards of retired Police Officers. He underscored the importance of this initiative and solicited the understanding and cooperation of the retired Officers as the Police Authorities work towards achieving these goals.
Senior retired Police Officers, including Dr. Mrs. Abuwa Adenike AIG rtd and Mrs. Peterside Tamunomie AIG rtd. participated actively in the session. They expressed their individual and collective support for the Police Authorities aspirations and further affirmed their willingness to collaborate in sustaining the efforts aimed at improving the welfare of retired Officers.
At the conclusion of the session, the Command extended its sincere appreciation to the retired Officers for dedicating their time to attend the session on short notice and for their valuable contributions to the discussions.