The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Mr Fayoade Adegoke, underscored the fact that Nigeria’s economic resources have evolved from a policy concern to a moral and prophetic imperative, necessitating renewed commitment, integrity and collective vigilance from all Nigerians, not just security agencies, to safeguard the nation’s economy resources.
AIG Adegoke made this statement during the 2025 NAOSNP Security Conference in Lagos on Tuesday October 21st, 2025, titled: ‘Securing And Safeguarding Nigeria’s Economic Resources: A Call To Serve’
‘The stability, prosperity and sovereignty of every nation are shaped by its wealth management and situation’, AIG stated.
These factors influence not only equality of governance but also the dignity of citizenship, economic resources, planning, natural endowment, capital, and financial assets, which together constitute the foundation of Nigeria progress.
Mr Adegoke emphasized that, as the most populous nation in Africa with vast resources, Nigeria requires collective efforts to make its resources effectively.
He stressed that every citizen, every public servant, and most importantly, every officer of the Nigerian Police and armed forces must recognize the call as a sole service and has the mandates to uphold law and order, prevent crime, and safeguard civilian lives and property across the federation.
The police boss further stressed that the responsibility goes beyond routine and social peace, comprising a vital component of national security and governance.
In Nigeria context, it requires a high degree of professionalism, intelligence-driven policy, strategic intelligence collaboration to effectively combat crime.
According to him, a morally upright and patriotic population is essential for all of us, every citizen, every public servant, and most critically, every officer of the Nigerian Police and armed forces, must recognize the cost as a sole call to service.
This service he further said, comprises protection of oil and gas infrastructure, general resources.
The AIG highlighted that Nigeria’s public finances, digital economy, human capital, and intellectuals property are essential for driving innovation and competitiveness, requiring a multi-dimentional strategy that prioritizes safeguarding the fiscal system’s integrity, preventing illicit financial flows, protecting agricultural supply chains, preventing illegal mining and smuggling, and ensuring transparency and accountability in tax collection.