Many people criticise politicians for their lack of impact in their communities, but Senator Sharafadeen Alli has shown that being a politician goes beyond the title.
The senator, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has partnered with the Nigeria Police to ensure welfare and effective policing.
Alli is the chairman of the Senate Committee on INEC, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs, and a member of several other committees.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, as part of his efforts to support the police force, Senator Alli has donated a borehole to the Mokola Divisional Police Station together with a generating set and a 3.5kva Inverter solar panels and other accessories to the Sango Divisional Police Station.
This gesture is a testament to his commitment to developing his community and 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 no exception.
The senator’s intervention will greatly improve the living conditions of 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 expensive to maintain and tend to break down frequently. By installing the 3.5kva Inverter and 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.
Not often do you see politicians partnering with the police force to ensure effective policing. Senator Alli’s intervention is indeed a step in the right direction.
Many have also called on other political leaders to emulate the senator’s gesture and support the police force.
The police’s role in ensuring the safety and security of citizens cannot be overemphasised, and 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 commendable and inspiring.
His intervention at the Mokola and Sango Divisional Police Stations has gone a long way in improving the officers’ working conditions, and other political leaders should emulate his commitment to developing the community.
