“I Give Glory To God That I’m Alive Today Despite Daunting Challenges” – Outgoing CP Adeoye
The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye, said he was fully prepared for the job when he was appointed Commissioner of Police in Anambra.
CP Adeoye stated this on Saturday during his ceremonial pull out parade from the Nigeria Police Force, which took place at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the State capital.
He explained that he had been at various police units and formations in Anambra state and had performed very well, pointing out that during those years, he served many Police Commissioners and recorded outstanding performances.
According to him, his long service to the state before becoming the commissioner prepared him very well for the job.
He further intimated that he had been to various dangerous places without a scare to the glory of God.
“I have been through militancy in Niger Delta, Boko Haram in North East, fought IPOB militancy in the South East, and I’m glad that I’m alive today, despite face to face gunfire and bombs we encountered, to the glory of God I did not have any scare on me.
The opportunity of being made Commissioner of Police in Anambra state was my crowning glory of my career in Police. I came in prepared as the CP of the State” he said.
Adeoye, who also commended the Nigerian Police and Nigerians, hinted that he was also prepared for his retirement.
According to him, he equipped himself while in service through trainings, both in Nigeria and abroad, including financial education that led to the founding of an investment club, Alpha Trust Investment Club (ATIC) in 2018.
The CP revealed that the club currently has investments worth over N20 billion, and that as he retires, he is going into full time business, adding that he was set to give Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote a run for his money.
“I thank NPF for the opportunity to serve and Nigeria for investing in me through trainings at home and abroad. I have been privileged to be trained in Ghana, England, Israel, California and more.
“I have served abroad in the United Nations, and this career gave me opportunities for self development, and these have prepared me for retirement. It’s been a unique privilege serving Anambra.
“I’m proud of my men at Anambra State Police command. You are gallant, heroic and never giving up. We didn’t achieve anything through individual efforts but with other sister agencies” he stated.
He further informed that he founded an investment club, Alpha Trust Investment Club (ATIC) Limited in 2018, which he said they started with a modest sum of N54million, but today, is worth over N20 billion.
“That will be my full time business from Wednesday May 1 when I fully disengage. We have been investing and now we want to go into full time business and we will in the next 10 years give Dangote a run for his money,” Adeoye said.
The outgoing CP described Anambra state as a good place with good people, asserting that he cannot say any evil against the state and the people.
Earlier, the Anambra State Governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim praised Adeoye for his efforts in helping Soludo fight insecurity in the state.
“There’s a time to start and a time to begin and a time to end everything. We knew today would come. The CP came to Anambra and has played his role meritoriously. He came when Soludo was tackling insecurity and people were in the bush fighting lawful citizens.
“Adeoye came in at the same time with his own style and dedication, sincerity of purpose and doggedness and within a short space, Anambra is now calm.
It is not over until it is over and the fight is still sustained.
“If it were in our hands, we will say let this good man continue. because we are happy with his works. A street has been named after him and many awards too. I’m happy to proclaim that you’re now a citizen of Anambra.
