Gen Dikko Hands over Arms Control Centre to DIG kokumo

Gen Dikko Hands over Arms Control Centre to DIG kokumo

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) today conducted an official handing and taking over ceremony to mark the transition of leadership from the outgoing National Coordinator, Major General AM Dikko (rtd) to the newly appointed National Coordinator, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Johnson Babatunde Kokumo (rtd) mni.

The ceremony, held at the National Coordinator’s Conference Room, was attended by the Centre’s management team, including the Deputy National Coordinator, Directors and Zonal Coordinators.

In his handover speech, Major General AM Dikko (rtd), the pioneer National Coordinator of NCCSALW, highlighted his efforts in steering the Centre in the right direction during his tenure. He expressed confidence in the ability of the incoming National Coordinator to build upon the foundation laid and take the Centre to greater heights.

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Johnson Kokumo (rtd) mni, in his take-over speech, acknowledged the achievements of his predecessor and pledged to continue the good work in fulfilling the Centre’s mandate. With over 30 years of exemplary service in the Nigerian Police Force, including roles as Commissioner of Police in charge of Armament and DIG of the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department, DIG Kokumo brings a wealth of experience in crime prevention, security management, operational leadership and expertise directly relevant to combating illicit arms proliferation.

The highpoint of the ceremony was the official signing of hand-over notes and transfer of documents between the outgoing and incoming National Coordinators.

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons remains committed to its mission of eradicating the menace of illicit small arms and light weapons proliferation in Nigeria, and looks forward to achieving even greater milestones under the leadership of DIG Johnson Kokumo (rtd) mni.

Signed:

Group Captain Pius Okwuego mni
Director, Strategic Communications and Information
National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
8 April 2024