Tinubu felicitates with former IG of Police, Mike Okiro, @ 74

President Bola Tinubu had expressed felicitation with former Inspector-General of Police, Sir Mike Mbama Okiro, on his 74th birthday.

The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, in a statement on Sunday indicated that the President commended Okiro for his useful contributions to the development of Nigeria. He noted that the seasoned ex-police chief served the country in various capacities in the course of his chequered career.
President Tinubu said that Okiro served the country meritoriously in various positions, during which he made important contributions to Nigeria’s development.

The President had declared: “He served as Lagos State Commissioner of Police, during my time as governor of the state, a period of a smooth relationship that helped in bringing peace and harmony in the state,particularly among the various ethnic groups.

“His competence and successful work in the state was evident and facilitated his movement up the ladder. From his position as the Commissioner of Police, he gained double promotion to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General and later IGP.

“Sir Okiro also served as Chairman, Police Service Commission, among others.

“I wish Sir Okiro a very happy 74th birthday and more graceful years ahead in good health to enable him make more contributions to the peace, progress and development of our beloved country.”