IAWPA to Observe UN International Day of Police Cooperation

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The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) is set to observe the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. The event aims to recognize and celebrate the efforts of the Nigerian Police Force in combating crime, particularly trans-border crimes. IAWPA will also be distributing brand new Nigerian and police flags across 36 state commands of the Nigerian Police Force.

Key Takeaways:

  • The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) will observe the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation on September 8, 2025, in Abuja.
  • The event aims to recognize and celebrate the efforts of the Nigerian Police Force in combating crime, particularly trans-border crimes.
  • IAWPA will be recognizing members of the Nigerian Police Force, both serving and retired, who have demonstrated commitment to promoting peace and security.
  • The association will provide scholarship programs to selected children of fallen heroes of the Nigerian Police Force.
  • IAWPA will distribute brand new Nigerian and police flags across 36 state commands of the Nigerian Police Force before the event.
  • The association has urged all stakeholders to join in celebrating the vital role of the Nigerian Police Force in maintaining law and order.
  • The event will afford members of the Nigerian Police Force opportunities to attend UN conferences globally.
  • IAWPA's International Spokesman, Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke, has acknowledged the Nigerian Police Force's dynamic leadership under Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun and the FCT Police Command's dedication to maintaining peace and security in Abuja.

Statistics:

  • The event will take place on September 8, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja.
  • The Nigerian Police Force has 36 state commands that will receive brand new Nigerian and police flags from IAWPA.
  • The number of serving and retired members of the Nigerian Police Force who will be recognized by IAWPA for their commitment to promoting peace and security is not specified.
  • IAWPA will provide scholarship programs to selected children of fallen heroes of the Nigerian Police Force, but the number and details of the program are not provided.
  • The Nigerian Police Force has been combating trans-border crimes, but the specific statistics on the number of crimes or successes are not provided.

Sources:

  • A statement signed by Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke, International Spokesman of IAWPA
  • International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA)