SAYS LEGACY SPEAKS VOLUME
By Vincess Okushi
The Nigeria Police Force has joined the family of
Superintendent of Police Alao Matthew over his daughter’s call to Bar.
The daughters, Ayomide Victoria Alao, Oyindamola Peace Alao, and Eniola Beatrice Adedokun (whom he adopted), were all called to the Bar on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of March, 2024,
Superintendent of Police Alao Matthew over his daughter’s call to Bar.
The daughters, Ayomide Victoria Alao, Oyindamola Peace Alao, and Eniola Beatrice Adedokun (whom he adopted), were all called to the Bar on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of March, 2024,
A statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters Abuja 17th March 2924 said the officer has broken the notion of barracks children not becoming great and successful in their endeavors due to their parent’s commitment to serving the nation.
The Nigeria Police Force has, however, lived to change the trajectory of the wrong notion and belief that police officers’ children are cancerous to our society. This is far from the truth, as things speak for themselves, and they are evident.
In every triumph, we acknowledge the grace of God Almighty. Such is the sentiment echoed by SP Alao Matthew, a devoted police officer whose journey intertwines service to mankind with the blessings of family. His narrative speaks volumes of resilience, sacrifice, and the profound impact of nurturing a family amidst the demands of policing in Nigeria.SP Alao Matthew who currently celebrates the recent academic milestones of his daughters, began his journey in the Nigeria Police Force on the 1st of January, 1991, and is billed to retire in 2026 upon completion of 35 years of service.SP Alao’s journey has been marked by both triumph and tragedy. He lost his beloved wife, who was also a Police Officer, SP Abosede Alao, on the 8th of May, 2021, while stationed at the Police Training School Nekede, Imo state. Despite this profound loss, he persevered and is currently serving as the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) at Onipanu Police Station, Ogun State Command, a role that brings him closer to his family home in Sango-Ota.He added that the Senior Officer while reflecting a shared commitment to addressing societal challenges attributes his daughters’ success to the guidance and mentoring provided by their late mother.
Reflecting on his daughters’ career choices, SP Alao Matthew acknowledges the divine hand guiding their paths. He encourages parents to face similar circumstances to embrace their children’s aspirations, emphasizing the importance of education and nurturing their talents.The Nigeria Police Force, while celebrating with Mr. Alao, on the successes of his children, acknowledges that his story serves as a testament to the transformative power of service, family, and steadfast faith in the face of adversity. The NPF urges all officers to imbibe the spirit of resilience and dedication to family and moral values as a sure guide to raising children worthy of their parents’ and nations’ pride