ICSS Honors Prince Saviour Iche with Admittance Award; Calls for Grassroots Security Inclusion | Cliptv Online

By Gbenga Adewale

The Institute of Criminology And Strategic Studies (ICSS) National 1st Vice Chairman, Dr. Adekunle Zubair, presented Prince Saviour Iche with an Admittance Award during the Independence Day Lecture, Graduation, and Award of Excellence ceremony held at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos. The event saw the graduation of 100 students and fellows and was held under the theme “Enhance Traditional Rulership Participation In The Issues of Security In Nigeria: Significance Of Need-To-Know-Principles.”

In an interview with Cfame News correspondent, Award Recipient Comrade Prince Saviour Iche praised the event organizers and expressed his commitment to crime prevention and peace studies in Nigeria. He emphasized the importance of giving back to society and working toward equity and fairness, drawing on his wealth of knowledge.

Prince Saviour Iche attributed his award to his contributions to the development of human rights organizations and encouraged other ambassadors of the country to contribute to making Nigeria a crime-free society.

He called on the Nigerian government and political appointees to prioritize job creation for Nigerian youth as the country celebrated its 63rd anniversary. He stressed that addressing youth unemployment is crucial to reducing insecurity in Nigeria and fulfilling election campaign promises.

Emmanuel Bulus, a fellow from Port Harcourt and a security consultant, highlighted the need for grassroots inclusion in community and state policing. He proposed that a legislative framework should be put in place to initiate state policing, employing locals who are familiar with the community’s dynamics. He emphasized the importance of providing continuous training and advanced equipment to empower security operators to protect lives and property effectively.

Guest Speaker Barr. Tiamiu Oladimeji Odusosa urged the government to collaborate with and support the institute’s efforts in training students in crime control. He underscored the importance of recognizing and protecting the institute when it is tasked with specific responsibilities.

The Institute of Criminology And Strategic Studies’ event also recognized other award recipients in attendance, including Oyo State Intelligence Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ibadan Eleyele Centre Command, DRC Ishadare Oluwatoyin John, GOC Cadet Fatoye Joshua, Mr. Ahmed Rabiu, and AUX Major Ajayi Olusegun.

The event highlighted the critical role of education and community involvement in addressing security challenges in Nigeria.