28/05/2026
CP ABIA CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S DAY WITH POLICE CHILDREN; URGES DISCIPLINE AND EXCELLENCE
1. Yesterday, 27/05/2026, The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, joined dignitaries, educators, and students at the Umuahia Stadium to commemorate this year’s Children’s Day celebration.The event featured a colourful and well-organized march past, led by the Police Children School, followed by other participating schools, showcasing discipline, unity and youthful enthusiasm.
2. As part of the celebration, the Command, in collaboration with the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), hosted children’s parties in Umuahia and Aba respectively. The events brought together pupils of the Police Children School and children of police personnel.
3. The celebrations combined fun with learning, featuring:A sensitization talk on the dangers of cultism and social vices by ASP Ekenta Blessing, Coordinator, Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). A health awareness session by the Officer-in-Charge, Medical, Abia State Command, ACP Chineye Emenike, who emphasized the importance of regular exercise and healthy living, Recreational activities such as music, dance, cultural displays, recitations, competitions and interactive games.
4. The CP, in his address, advised the children to remain obedient, disciplined and focused on their education. He urged them to respect their parents and teachers, noting that these values are essential in shaping them into future leaders such as Inspector-Generals of Police, Presidents, Governors and other prominent figures in the society.
5. The CP expressed gratitude to the Head Teacher, staff of the Police Children School and parents for their commitment in nurturing the children.The event ended with the presentation of gifts by the CP and the distribution of refreshments followed by group photography.