A businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Konstrutum Construction, Abayomi Awoboku, has donated shares worth millions of naira in Dangote Refinery and Petroleum to 24 police officers who recently retired from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, Lagos.
The donation was made in recognition of the officers’ 35 years of service to the nation and as an incentive to encourage serving police personnel to remain committed to their duties.
Awoboku, who attended the retirees’ send-off ceremony, also engaged a professional investment firm to manage the shares on behalf of the beneficiaries to ensure optimal returns.
The gesture was disclosed following a retirement reception held at the SCID headquarters in Panti, Yaba, where the 24 officers were celebrated for their decades of service.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Tijani, commended the businessman for his generosity and support for the retired officers.
Similarly, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of SCID, Dayo Akinbisehin, praised the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and Tijani for their leadership and commitment to the welfare of personnel.
In a letter of appreciation to Awoboku, written on behalf of the commissioner and the beneficiaries, Akinbisehin expressed gratitude for his financial support and contribution to the successful organisation of the retirement ceremony.
Disu, who attended the event, congratulated the retirees and acknowledged their sacrifices and contributions to the Nigeria Police Force.
He assured them that their retirement from active service would not end their relationship with the force, promising continued support beyond their years in uniform.