In beginning this kudos on the Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Mu’Azu Mohammed, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Divisional Headquarters, Ekpan near Warri in Delta State, I wish to quote the first president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and founder of the first indigenous university in Nigeria, that is, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe the Owelle of Onitsha (of blessed memory) who said and I quote “Whatever you are, aspire to be the best. If you choose to be the grass, try to be the best grass by the valley bed. In whatever profession you find yourself, create an impact recognizable by the society you belong”.
In addition, a music lecturer added to this when he advised “The essence of music education is to acquire musical skill, knowledge, understanding, attitude and initiative, and use them to serve God and humanity”. He went further to say that little minds discuss people; average minds discuss events, while great minds discuss ideology. The great minds think of how to manipulate and improve the environment for the betterment of the society. It is therefore appropriate to say that CSP Mu’Azu Mohammed is a man of great mind for responding to distress call from me at 1 a.m. recently on robbers at the PTI road, Effurun in Delta State and sent his officers immediately to the place.
Furthermore, he monitored his men and me with his mobile handset to know the situation of things. While his men arrived at the scene of the robbery within a twinkle of an eye, they also used their own handset to call me because CSP Mu’Azu Mohammed gave them my number. The big question that came to me was, Is this Nigerian Police? I think and believe that the Nigerian Police is currently being re-branded in some police stations. It is therefore true to say that re-branding must begin from the top in any organization or at the family level. Thanks to the Minister of Information and Communications, Professor Dora Akunyili and her re-branding project.
From all indications, CSP Mu’Azu Mohammed is a leader and leadership is a business for serious minds. We do not want leaders who are erratic, whimsical, and vindictive, because they lack the maturity required for leadership as we can see in some of our leaders. Everyone knows that virtues like hard work, self-discipline, acute sense of duty and selfless service are so rare among Nigerians of this generation. When these virtues are preached to the workers, especially in the public service sector, they tend to become cynical, stressing that “government work demands no self sacrifice”.
Based on the way the DPO acted with speed and alacrity, I can boldly and proudly say that he is a man of many talents like Blaise Pascal (1623-62) who made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, mathematics, physics, and theology. It is therefore abundantly clear that CSP Mu’Azu Mohammed has made significant contributions to the security of people in his area of command. To this end, I say kudos to him and his officers and appeal them to keep the flag flying.
He demonstrated that he was not only a responsible citizen of this great country, but also committed to the restoration of the vision of the Jonathan-led administration. Consequently, it is most appropriate to say that CSP Mu’Azu Mohammed is a distinguished breed, illustrious and indefatigable police chief that is worth emulating. I salute a great man of history and destiny.
In conclusion, let me quote Harry S. Truman (33rd) American President (1945-1953) Democrat who said “Do your duty and history will do you justice”. In line with Chinese proverb, “Leadership is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere”. I pray Almighty God and or Allah to grant CSP Mu’Azu Mohammed strength and good health in his duty to humanity.
Ofele Nwabunor is a Social Critic and Commentator based in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria.
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