Protocol
The Special Guest of Honour,
Distinguished Members of the National Assembly,
The Inspector General of Police and Members of the Police Management Team,
Members of the Board of the Police Service Commission,
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.
Tonight, we gather with heavy hearts, yet also with profound gratitude, to pay tribute to a man who gave his all in service to his country and to the Nigeria Police Force—our late Chairman, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR.
Dr. Arase was not only a police officer of repute, a scholar, and a reformer; he was a gentleman of rare courage and intellect. From his days as Inspector General of Police to his appointment as Chairman of the Police Service Commission, he was relentless in his pursuit of professionalism, discipline, and integrity within the Force.
At the Commission, his tenure was short, but impactful. He moved our headquarters to its permanent home in Jabi, Abuja. He worked tirelessly to stabilize the Commission, to strengthen its oversight role, and to build bridges of trust between the Police and the public they serve. His leadership was cerebral, his vision clear, and his style inclusive. He valued dialogue and always sought consensus.
To us, his colleagues, he was more than a Chairman. He was a mentor, a brother, a guide. His humility disarmed us; his brilliance challenged us; his humanity endeared him to all.
As we remember him tonight, we are reminded that true greatness is not measured by the length of days but by the depth of impact. Dr. Arase has left behind a legacy of service, of courage, and of excellence.
On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of the Police Service Commission, I extend our deepest condolences to his dear wife, children, and family. We share in your grief, and we pray that the Almighty God grants you the strength to bear this great loss.
Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase will be remembered as a shining light in the history of policing in Nigeria and as a patriot who lived for justice, fairness, and peace.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Thank you, and God bless you all.
The speech was read on behalf of Argungu by Aminu Malumfashi, Director Human Resources Management of the Commission.