By Ebinum Samuel
Staff working under DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, fdc Honourable Commissioner in the Police Service Commission staged a surprise birthday party as he added one more fruitful year to his meritorious and productive life of quality service to his fatherland. He was a Police man and rose to the enviable rank of Deputy Inspector General and currently a Board Member of the Police Service Commission.
An unsuspecting boss met his office in a mood that was inviting and with an allure of merry and love, and had to quickly invite his wife Wunmi and later the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, mni.The PSC Chairman while eulogizing the celebrant said he was glad to have Lakanu as a co-pilot in the journey of sustaining and improving the tempo of work in the Commission. He noted that he has enjoyed his support, loyalty and confidence since he assumed duty in the Commission.
The PSC Chairman said Lakanu has since become a dependable ally and a confidant and has brought calm and peace some of the times when he(Chairman) gets overwhelmed, stressing that he cannot thank him enough for the moderating influence he has brought to the management of the Commission.
He thanked God for the life of the Commissioner and commended his wife Wunmi for the great support she has provided for him.The Celebrant confessed that he never thought of the birthday arrangement as it was an ‘ambush’ and a surprise to him. He thanked his immediate staff for the birthday package and commended them for the support they have given him since he assumed office. He pledged to give his best to the growth and progress of the Commission and assured the Commission Chairman of his unalloyed loyalty and support.He did not fail to identify the love of his life, the wife, as the source of his success story in life and also the source of his happiness.
DIG Lakanu also thanked God for His grace in his life and promised to sustain his reverence and worship of the Almighty and also work steadfastly and in partnership with his boss the Chairman to grow the fortunes of the Commission.