Educating Responsible Youths Is Strategic Investment In Crime Prevention – Says Ogun Police Boss, CP Ojajuni

The Ogun State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening police-academia relations as the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, received the 7th Provost of the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Dr. Joseph Bankole Filani, and members of his management team during a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

 

Speaking during the visit, Dr. Filani highlighted the College’s historic status as the first tertiary institution in Ogun State and its transition into a degree-awarding institution. He also emphasised the institution’s commitment to entrepreneurial development and equipping students with practical skills for self-reliance.

The Provost commended CP Ojajuni for the prevailing peace and security across the State and pledged the College’s continued support and cooperation with the Command.

In his response, CP Ojajuni commended the Provost and his management team for their contributions to academic excellence and youth development. He noted that educating and nurturing law-abiding, responsible and self-reliant young people was a strategic investment in crime prevention and sustainable public safety.

The Commissioner further emphasised the critical role of educators in shaping values, attitudes and responsible citizenship. He added that the Command had sustained its engagement with the institution through public enlightenment and sensitisation initiatives coordinated by the Police Public Relations Department and the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices, POCACOV.

CP Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the College to enhance campus security, strengthen security awareness among students and sustain a safe and conducive learning environment. He encouraged the management to sustain its efforts towards educational excellence and responsible youth development.

The visit was attended by members of the Command’s management team and underscored the importance of institutional collaboration in advancing community policing, crime prevention, educational development and public safety across Ogun State.