With new rank comes great responsibilities. This summed the charge of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Olanrewaju Ishola yesterday as he decorated newly promoted Police officers under his leadership. Some of the new promotees are the Divisional Police Officer of Iponri division, CSP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, CSP Ayo Elijah, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, among others. TheMediaGood Newspaper can report that the colorful event which was held at the Lagos Police Command HQ, Ikeja GRA, Ikeja, Lagos had family, friends, and well-wishers of the newly elevated officers in attendance.
The elegant DPO of Iponri division, CSP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye was in high spirits during the event. In her brief remarks, CSP Ngbaronye stated that ‘this is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in my eyes. This new rank comes with fresh responsibility which I trust that the Lord will help me to deliver credibly and excellently. I express my sincere appreciation to the indefatigable IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Police Service Commission, our excellent CP of Lagos, CP Olanrewaju Ishola for this trust accorded me.’
The eloquent and elegant officer, CSP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye who, over the years and in various capacities displayed remarkable prowess, deep intelligence, and intense passion for the policing job also matches and advocates civility with professionalism in all of her endeavors. The Divisional Police officer of Iponri division under the Area C Police Command of Lagos State Police Command, CSP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye was a one-time DPO of Ilupeju division where she became the beloved of the entire community for her inclusive leadership. The woman who believes in proactive policing rather than being reactive is referenced for introducing strategies to reduce crime to lowest ebb.
The former Deputy PRO of Lagos State Police Command, Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye is a firm believer in human rights but also believes that its exercise by the citizenry should be tempered with responsibility and respect for others including the men and officers of the Police.As the elegant Matilda steps into this new rank, it is expected that the joy will propel her to do more which will doubtless lead to more and more promotions in the Nigeria Police Force.