1. Right to Uniform Allowances
Police officers are entitled to allowances that cover the cost of their uniforms. Since uniforms are an essential part of duty, officers should not be forced to spend personal income excessively to maintain them.

2. Right to Official Accommodation (Where Applicable)
Where government barracks or official housing is available, officers have the right to be considered for allocation. This reduces the financial burden of rent and keeps officers closer to their duty posts.

3. Right to Claim for Duty-Related Injuries
If an officer is injured in the line of duty, they are entitled to medical care and compensation. This ensures that sacrifices made while serving the nation are not ignored.

4. Right to a Safe Working Environment
Police officers deserve to work in conditions where health and safety standards are observed. This includes protection from hazards, harassment, or exposure to unnecessary risks.

5. Proper Training for Duties
Every officer has the right to adequate training before being assigned tasks. Proper training improves efficiency, professionalism, and reduces mistakes during operations.

6. Adequate Protective Gear
Protective gear such as bulletproof vests, helmets, and reflective jackets are not privileges but rights. Officers need them to remain safe while carrying out high-risk duties.

7. Safety Equipment for Crime Scenes
Officers attending crime scenes should have the right tools (like gloves, masks, evidence kits, and protective suits) to ensure both personal safety and proper evidence handling.

8. Safe Vehicles for Patrol
Patrol vehicles must be roadworthy and equipped with safety features. Using faulty or unfit vehicles exposes officers to accidents and reduces effective response to emergencies.

9. Security in Conflict Zones
When deployed to riots, insurgency areas, or violent situations, officers must be provided with adequate reinforcement, protective gear, and backup to ensure their survival and effectiveness.

10. First Aid and Medical Facilities
Officers have the right to immediate medical support in the field. Access to first aid kits, ambulances, and hospitals ensures that injuries do not become life-threatening.

Which of these rights do you think is most neglected in the Nigerian Police Force today?

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US Vice President George H.W. Bush and Nigerian Vice President Alex Ekwueme at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos in November 1982 with Air Force 2 in the background.

According to this Washington Post article Vice President Bush was in Nigeria for discussions about Namibia’s independence from South Africa, the core issue from the protracted Namibian War for Independence.

Source: US Secret Service

A Debo Adetula post for Nigerian Nostalgia Project 1981-2000.

Now you know.

Am re-doing this cos someone said it never happened.

George H. W. Bush eventually became the 43rd US Vice President in 1981 and the 41st US President in 1989 and is the only CIA director to serve in either office.

Bamidele Isola Olumilua (1940 – 4 June 2020) was a Nigerian politician, career diplomat, and Christian evangelist whose life bridged public service and faith. Born in Ikere-Ekiti (now in Ekiti State), he became one of the most visible figures of Nigeria’s short-lived Third Republic, and later a respected voice in Christian ministry.

Governor in the Nigerian Third Republic

Olumilua came to national prominence when he was elected Governor of the old Ondo State—then comprising today’s Ondo and Ekiti States—on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He served from January 1992 until November 1993, when General Sani Abacha’s coup dissolved all democratic institutions and ended the Third Republic.

Despite the brevity of his tenure, Olumilua earned a reputation for dignified and prudent leadership, often praised for integrity and a steady commitment to public good during a turbulent political era.

Diplomatic and Evangelical Roles

Before becoming governor, Olumilua represented Nigeria abroad as High Commissioner to Canada, a post in which he helped strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.

Equally influential was his lifelong Christian ministry. A committed member of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) and an active participant in inter-denominational Christian gatherings, he became known as an evangelist and conference speaker, using his public platform to call for moral renewal and spiritual commitment.

Legacy and Passing

Olumilua died on 4 June 2020, aged 80. His life remains a model of principled leadership rooted in faith, demonstrating how civic duty and spiritual conviction can coexist. For many Nigerians, he stands as a reminder that politics and public service can be anchored in values that transcend partisanship.

Bamidele Olumilua Dies at 80,” 4 June 2020.