Abuja: The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has commenced construction of its National Secretariat in Abuja, naming the building ‘Olatunji Disu House’ in honour of the Inspector-General of Police. The National Chairman of PCRC, Alhaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, stated this at the foundation-laying ceremony in Abuja, noting the project as a major milestone for the committee.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Olaniyan highlighted that the project marked a transition from a temporary office structure to a permanent headquarters, following the approval of the Federal Capital Development Authority for the allocated site. He expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Police Affairs and successive police leadership for their support in securing the land and advancing the committee’s long-term development plans.
The project is set to be executed through a public-private partnership to alleviate financial pressure on the Federal Government while ensuring timely completion. ‘We know the burden the government is facing, so we requested to use a private developer. Through Nigeria Police Property Limited, we secured a private partner to build the estate and our National Secretariat,’ Olaniyan explained.
Naming the secretariat after the Inspector-General serves as a tribute to his family’s longstanding support for PCRC activities and community policing initiatives across the country. Olaniyan noted that the IGP’s father has been an active PCRC member in Lagos, consistently contributing and supporting the organisation’s programmes over the years.
Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Zone 7, Mr Victor Olaiya, was commended by Olaniyan for his support and prioritisation of PCRC initiatives. The project, which will include office spaces and hotel accommodation, is expected to be completed and commissioned by December. AIG Olaiya, who performed the foundation laying, remarked that the project represented a significant step towards strengthening the committee’s institutional capacity and infrastructure. ‘They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. Today, this foundation has been laid, and with support, it will soon become a reality,’ he said.