. . . Bows out in grandeur

By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye, on Saturday bowed out in grandeur from active service with a ceremonial parade from the Nigeria Police Force in Awka, Anambra State.

The ceremony was held at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.

Speaking at the occasion, the CP said that throughout the period of his service, he has equipped himself with trainings in Nigeria and abroad, including financial education that birthed an investment club known as Alpha Trust Investment Club (ATIC) in 2018.

He said the club currently has investments worth over N20 billion, and that as he retires, he is going into business full time.

While saying that he was set to give Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote a run for his money.

“I thank NPF for the opportunity to serve and Nigeria for investing in me through training at home and abroad. I have been privileged to be trained in Ghana, England, Israel, California and more.

“I have served abroad in the United Nations, and this career gave me opportunities for self development, and these have prepared me for retirement. It’s been a unique privilege serving Anambra

“I have been through militancy in Niger Delta, Boko Haram in North East, fought IPOB militancy in the South East, and I’m glad that I’m alive today, despite gunfire and bombs we have encountered, I do not have any scare on me.

I’m proud of my men at Anambra State Police command. You are gallant, heroic and never giving up. We didn’t achieve anything through individual efforts but with other sister agencies.

“In 2028, I founded an investment club, Alpha Trust Investment Club (ATIC) Limited. We started it with a modest sum of N54million, but today we have investments worth over N20 billion. That will be my full time business from Wednesday May 1. We have been investing and now we want to go into full time business and we will in the next 10 years give Dangote a run for his money.”

Earlier in speech, the Anambra State governor, represented by his Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim praised Adeoye for his efforts in helping Soludo fight insecurity in the state.

He said: “There’s a time to start and a time to begin and a time to end everything. We knew today would come. The CP came to Anambra and has played his role meritoriously. He came when Soludo was tackling insecurity and people were in the bush fighting lawful citizens.

“Adeoye came in at the same time with his own style and dedication, sincerity of purpose and doggedness and within a short space, Anambra is now calm.

It Is not over until it is over and the fight is still sustained.

“If it were in our hands, we would say let this good man continue because we are happy with his work. A street has been named after him and many awards too. I’m happy to proclaim that you’re now a citizen of Anambra. We wish you well in your future endeavors.”

•Anambra CP Aderemi Adeoye with other security chiefs during his ceremonial parade, Saturdy at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka