UN Peace Ambassador felicitates newly promoted AIG

The United Nations Peace Ambassador, Cornell Udofia, has identified with the newly promoted AIG Zone 2, AIG Adegoke Fayoade.

Ambassador Udofia who also a newly appointed Spokesperson to the AGN National President, Dr Ejezie Emeka Rollas MON, made the congratulatory message in an e-signed statement sent to pressmen on Sunday, 8th September, 2024.

Amb Udofia felicitating with AIG Fayoade

He said he was elated on hearing the news of the AIG Fayoade’s promotion, adding that it was a well deserved elevation going by his exemplary professionalism.

The President of the Center for Media Connect (CMC) in conjunction with Cornel Entertainment, Amb Udofia described AIG Fayoade as a gallant Police officer in whom he believe will bring about fascinating and robust Police-Public relationship.

Amb Udofia chatting with AIG Fayoade

“On behalf of the Center for Media Connect and Cornel Entertainment, I, Amb Cornell Udofia, extend our warmest congratulations to you on your well-deserved elevation to the office of AIG Zone 2, Lagos State.

“This achievement is a testament to your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to excellence in the Nigeria Police Force.

“Your leadership and contributions to the force have not gone unnoticed, and we are thrilled to see you reach new heights in your career.

“As you assume your new role, we pray that God grants you wisdom, strength, and guidance to continue serving with distinction.

“May your promotion inspire others to strive for excellence and may you continue to be a shining example of what it means to serve with integrity and honor.

“We are proud to celebrate this mileston with you and look forward to seeing the impact of your leadership in the days ahead.

“Please accept our heartfelt congratulations, AIG Adegoke Fayoade”.

AIG Fayoade, according to the PRO of Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin anipr, mipra, is an indegene of Ila-Orangun in Osun State joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992. He holds a B.A. Education/History from the Lagos State University and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Lagos. He equally holds an LLB from the National Open University of Nigeria.

He has attended courses home and abroad, some of which include: Criminal Justice Administration at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, USA; Adopting Community Policing Ethos in Training Academy, USIP, Washington DC, USA; Leadership and Senior Management Course, Police Staff College, Jos; Leveraging International Police Cooperation Organizations for Countering Violent Extremism, Abu-Dhabi; and the Senior Executive Course 45 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.

AIG Fayoade was two-time winner of Best Divisional Police Officer in Africa, awarded in The Hague, Netherlands and Nairobi, Kenya in 2007 and 2013 while he was DPOs Ilupeju and Victoria Island respectively. He was also a recipient of the Lagos State Government Honour Award for Excellence in 2013 while he was DPO Victoria Island; two-time winner of Meritorious Award on Crime Fighting from the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria; and Youth Motivation Award by National Association of Nigerian Students.

As a younger officer, he served in Taraba, Akwa-Ibom and Abia States. His other previous postings include: Commandant, Police Training College, Oyin-Akoko, Ondo State; Area Commander, Ota Area Command, Ogun State where he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Oto Awori Community; DCP Maritime Command, Lagos; DCP Administration at Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos; and DCP State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lagos.

Upon his promotion to the rank of Commissioner of Police in September, 2022 he was deployed as CP Armament, Force Headquarters, Abuja from where he proceeded to the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Jos, earning him Member of the National Institute (mni) in December 2023.