Gwandu wins distinguished excellence in police service, peace- constructing award

Gwandu wins distinguished excellence in police service, peace- constructing award (5)

By Paul Okah

Abuja

Superintendent of Police, Ibrahim Gwandu, has obtained the Distinguished Excellence in Police Service, Peace Building and Community Development Award on the sixteenth Peace Achievers International Awards Night 2026.

The award  was in recognition of his contributions to policing, group engagement and promotion of peace.

Gwandu obtained the award at a ceremony held on the Transcorp Hilton, the place distinguished personalities and different award recipients gathered to rejoice people making vital contributions to peace, management and societal growth.

Speaking after receiving the popularity, the police superintendent expressed gratitude to Almighty God, the Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation and the awards committee for contemplating him worthy of the honour.

He described the award as not only a private achievement however a recognition of the collective efforts of officers of the Nigeria Police Force, frontline safety operatives and group leaders working to maintain peace and safety throughout the nation.

He mentioned efficient policing goes past tactical enforcement and requires strategic dialogue, public belief, institutional collaboration and significant engagement with communities.

He added that sustainable peace can’t be achieved by the usage of pressure alone, noting that it additionally depends upon empathy, mutual understanding and respect for human dignity.

Gwandu additional noticed that safety establishments should strengthen relationships with the communities they serve whereas embracing progressive safety frameworks, inter-agency collaboration and grassroots peacebuilding initiatives.

He described the popularity as a renewed name to service somewhat than an finish in itself, pledging to stay dedicated to initiatives that promote safety, peaceable coexistence and group growth.