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Lagos police boss receives Nigeria Police international boxing champions

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, as part of his love for promoting talents and sports development, Thursday 3rd June, 2021, received the two great police officers who recently won 5 boxing Cruiser Weight Champions and Super Middle Weight belts respectively at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja-Lagos.
The Commissioner of Police received one ASP Olanrewaju Durodola who returned to Nigeria on Sunday 30th May, 2021, from the World Boxing Council championship held in Tanzania, being a defending Champion and winner of the African Boxing Union (ABU), World Boxing Federation (WBF), World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Continental America (Cruiser Weight) Champions and one ASP Mattew Joshep who won the Professional Boxing Council (PBC) Common Wealth-Super Middle Weight Champion.
The police boss, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, applauded the great men of the Nigeria Police for their international feats that have placed Nigeria on the global space of sports development and added value to the status of the Nigeria Police Force.
Odumosu was assisted during the reception by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, DCP Ahmed Kontagora, Deputy Commissioner of Police Department of Finance and Administration, DCP Bassey Ewah and other command’s management team, the Command Sports Officer, DSP Folarin Olabode and their coach, Insp Austin Okporu.
Therefore, the Commissioner of Police donated some cash rewards to the duo to facilitate and encourage them to do more.
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Edward Osagie, NIMASA spokesman, shines at 2025 National Spokespersons’ Awards in Abuja

–— emerges outstanding spokesperson in Marine and Blue Economy sector
Oyewale emerged winner in a highly competitive category that included Presidential Spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga and Josephine Adokuru Mudasiru of the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA.
The Chairman of the award’s Adjudication Committee, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, while commending the nominees, emphasized that the selection process was rigorous and driven by merit.
Oyewale stood out for his infusion of finesse in strategic communication, skillful workmanship, impactful media engagements and consistency in the excellent projection of the EFCC’s image and in enhancing public understanding of the Commission’s mandate and activities.
Other winners from other categories include: Olufemi Soneye (NNPCL) as Distinguished Spokesperson of the Year (Oil and Gas), Nigerian Customs Service as Best Corporate Spokesperson Team, Kashifu Inuwa (NITDA) as Most Supportive CEO to Spokespersons (Public Sector), Femi Babafemi (NDLEA) as Outstanding Spokesperson (Security Services).
Soneye (NNPCL) beat ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi of Nigeria Police, Igo Weli-Shell Petroleum, Olumuyiwa Akande, SIFAX Group and Osagie Edward-NIMASA to emerge Spokesperson of the Year.
In his remarks, Joshua Audu Gana, Member House of Representatives congratulated the organizers for identifying and rewarding the outstanding communicators across various sectors.
The Special Guest of Honour, Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akintunde Rotimi Jr, emphasized the need for institutions and organizations to involve spokespersons in policy formulation and decision-making processes, noting that spokespersons should be equipped with first-hand knowledge of key issues so as to enhance their effective and accurate public communication.
The National Spokespersons Awards is Nigeria’s foremost platform for celebration of excellence in public relations, strategic communication, and media management.
The award is an annual celebration of individuals and organizations that demonstrate professionalism, innovation, and impactful public communication.
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