ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Police Command has clinched three prestigious awards at the 50th Anniversary Celebration and Golden Jubilee Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, in recognition of its contributions to public safety, effective policing and police-media relations.
The honours saw the Command receive the Shield of Public Safety Award, while the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, was named a Golden Jubilee Ambassador. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, also received the Vanguard of Public Safety Award.
The recognition formed part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the NUJ in Ogun State, which coincides with the golden jubilee of the state.
The week-long celebration, held from October 26 to November 1, 2026, was themed “Truth, Trust and the Press: Protecting Democratic Choice and Rebuilding Public Confidence in Journalism.”
A major highlight of the event was a panel discussion featuring CP Ojajuni, who charged journalists to uphold truth, professional ethics and patriotism in the discharge of their duties.
The police chief stressed that responsible journalism remains critical to national development, democratic stability and public confidence in institutions.
At the grand finale, the Ogun Police Command received the Shield of Public Safety Award for its proactive policing strategies, operational successes and sustained commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
Speaking while receiving the award, Ojajuni attributed the Command’s achievements, particularly the impact of Operation KOSAYE, to the strategic leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, under the Handshake Patrol initiative.
He explained that the operation was executed on the directive of the IGP through a collaborative security arrangement between the Ogun and Lagos State Police Commands, with the support of the governors of both states.
According to him, the initiative has strengthened inter-state security cooperation and enhanced coordinated efforts to prevent and combat criminal activities.
The Commissioner was also recognised as a Golden Jubilee Ambassador alongside 49 other distinguished personalities for his leadership and contributions to policing in Ogun State.
His previous positions in the state include Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) and Squadron Commander of the 16 Police Mobile Force, Abeokuta, before his appointment as Commissioner of Police.
Similarly, DSP Babaseyi’s Vanguard of Public Safety Award acknowledged his contributions to strategic police-public communication, media engagement and public safety advocacy.
Ojajuni dedicated the honours to the Inspector-General of Police and officers of the Nigeria Police Force, whose commitment and sacrifices, he said, continue to advance the Force’s responsibility of protecting lives and property.
The Command also commended the Ogun NUJ Council, led by its Chairman, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju, for the recognition and its continued efforts towards promoting constructive engagement between the media and security agencies.
Reaffirming its commitment to a mutually beneficial relationship with journalists, the Command noted that effective policing goes beyond operational deployment, requiring public trust, timely information and constructive stakeholder engagement.
It pledged to sustain its partnership with the NUJ and the wider media community in promoting public enlightenment, crime prevention and community safety.
The Command further assured residents of its commitment to proactive, intelligence-led policing and sustained collaboration with relevant stakeholders towards ensuring a safer and more secure Ogun State.
