By Ebinum Samuel
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, received a courtesy visit from a delegation of the Department of Geosciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, at the Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.
The delegation,according to DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi the Command image maker, comprising lecturers and students of Geology and Geophysics, was led by Professor Akinmosin Adewale as part of a geological fieldwork excursion within Ogun State. The visit provided a platform for academic engagement and strengthened police–academia collaboration on youth development and public safety awareness.
Professor Adewale, Babaseyi, revealed commended the leadership of the Commissioner of Police for sustained internal security efforts and enhanced community policing initiatives across the State. He expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded to the delegation, noting that exposure to security institutions remains vital in building civic responsibility among young scholars.
In his address, CP Bode Ojajuni welcomed the delegation and commended the students for their commitment to academic pursuits. He urged them to remain disciplined, focused, and future-oriented, emphasizing that education remains a critical pathway to personal success and national development.
The Commissioner strongly cautioned the students against involvement in social vices such as cultism, drug abuse, examination malpractice, and other criminal behaviours, warning that such acts could jeopardize their future and societal stability. He reiterated that discipline, integrity, and hard work remain the foundation of lasting success.
Members of the Command’s management team also engaged the students in an interactive session. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, DCP Ibrahim Abdul; Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, DCP Gbenga Adeoye; and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Administration, ACP Akinmoladun Olu Moore, emphasized the importance of lawful conduct, patriotism, and responsible citizenship. They further encouraged the students to serve as partners in community safety and as ambassadors of peace within their academic environment.
The engagement afforded the students valuable insight into policing operations and reinforced the importance of collaboration between security agencies and academic institutions in fostering a safer society.
In his vote of thanks, Mr. Adeniyi Oluwatobi, a student representative, spoke on behalf of the delegation and expressed profound appreciation to the Commissioner of Police and his management team for the warm reception, mentorship, and impactful engagement.
