The Police Service Commission (PSC ) has described the passing of its immediate past Chairman, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, a retired Inspector General of Police, as tragic, saying that his death is not just a great loss to the Commission, but the entire nation.
This was said on Monday, September 1, when a delegation from the PSC paid a condolence visit to the Abuja home of the deceased.
The delegation was led by a retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary in the Commission, Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, who stood in for the Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd).
Also in the delegation were the Honourable Commissioner representing the Police, DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd); the Honourable Commissioner representing the Organized Private Sector, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulfatah; and directors and staff of the Commission.
The delegation commiserated with the family of its former Chairman and prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul.
Also, the entire Board, management, and staff of the Police Service Commission extended heartfelt condolences to late IGP Arase’s family, the Nigeria Police Force, and the entire nation.
They prayed that God would grant his family the strength to bear the great loss, and that his soul rest in perfect peace.
The PSC described Dr. Arase as a distinguished officer, a cerebral leader, and a pathfinder whose life of service to the nation remains exemplary.
“As Chairman of the Police Service Commission, he provided visionary and stabilising leadership, guiding the Commission with uncommon wisdom.
“His foresight and commitment to institutional growth culminated in the successful relocation of the Commission to its befitting Corporate Headquarters at Jabi, Abuja — one of the many legacies of his tenure.
He (Arase) dedicated his life to the service of Nigeria, leaving behind a record of integrity, courage, and reform that will continue to inspire generations of officers and administrators,” a statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, read.
The Commission has opened a condolence register at its corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.
