The Pathfinders Celebrate CSP Francis Osagie Erhabor

JOSHUA NICHOLAS

In view of Nigera’s 59th Independence anniversary, the Pathfinders have singled out a Police officer, CSP Francis Osagie Erhabor, as a rare gem, an honest steward, a selfless patriot and an icon of integrity worthy of celebration.

CSP Francis Osagie Erhabor is a Police officer in the Nigerian setting. Despite all the negative acronyms officers have been described with in this part of the world, he has remained an uncommon model for excellence and integrity, flying high the banner of the Nigeria Police Force and truly convincing the populace that the Police are need their friend.

He is the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO), in charge of D Division Itam, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He is said to have never taken bribe in 29 years of active service in the Police Force. In his division, the D Division, bail is free and no Policeman dares take a bribe from community members.

His officers have earned the trust of the community for their stand on integrity and this has gained the Division the needed support and collaboration to fight crime in the locality. He is also very involved in community projects and mentoring of young people.

While on duty as the Pipeline Commander in Edo State, CSP Francis Osagie Erhabor refused bribe of N1.5m offered to him weekly from four individuals, who were involved in illegal oil bunkering. In addition, he rejected N500,000 per week as returns from his subordinates given to them as bribes to allow adulterated petroleum product into the State. Rejecting these tempting offers earned him several enemies, also considering that his N37,500 monthly allowance was not steady.

In the future, he hopes to actualize a Police Force that is the dream of the citizenry.

Let’s celebrate him for living a legacy in the Nigeria Police Force. He is the brand Ambassador of the Nigerian Police and among the outstanding individuals listed by Pathfinders for the Nigeria @59 project. He is indeed a blessing to human race.