Senator Sharafadeen Alli has partnered the Nigeria Police to ensure improved welfare for law enforcement agents and to enhance security.
The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) donated a borehole to the Mokola Divisional Police Station together with a generating set.
Alli also donated a 3.5kva Inverter together with Solar panels and other accessories to the Sango Divisional Police Station.
This was part of his efforts to support the police force and to correct the erroneous narrative that politicians and elective public office holders are not positively impacting their communities.
Alli is the Chairman, Senate Committee on INEC and Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Customs and member of some other Senate committees.
Special Adviser (Media) to senator, Akeem Abas, stated in a release that Senator Alli has demonstrated that being a politician goes beyond just the title.
The media aide further stated that the partnership with the Nigeria Police to ensure welfare and effective policing.
“This gesture is not only a testament to his commitment to developing his community but also his appreciation for the role of the police in ensuring the safety and security of citizens.
“The borehole is expected to provide a sustainable water source for the officers at the Mokola Police Station and its environs.
“It is no secret that many police stations in Nigeria are plagued by a lack of basic amenities, and clean water is not an exception.
“The senator’s intervention will go a long way in improving the living conditions of the police officers and their families.
“On the other hand, the three solar inverters donated to Sango Police Station will ensure an uninterrupted power supply.
“Many police stations in Nigeria rely on generators, which are not only expensive to maintain but also tend to break down frequently.
“With the installation of the 3.5kva Inverter together with solar panels, the station will be able to save costs and reduce its carbon footprint.
“The senator’s gesture has been received with overwhelming admiration by the communities.
“Residents have praised his commitment to developing the community, and the Police Force has also commended him for his support.
“It is not often that you see politicians partnering with the police force to ensure effective policing, the intervention of Senator Alli is indeed a step in the right direction.
“Many have also called on other political leaders and public office holders to emulate the senator’s gesture and support the Police Force.
“The role of the police in ensuring the safety and security of citizens cannot be over-emphasised. It is only fair that they are provided with the necessary support to carry out their duties effectively.
“Alli’s partnership with the Nigeria Police to ensure welfare and effective policing is not only commendable but also inspiring,” Abas added in the release.
