Kogi Central Senate: The Man Haruna Yusuf

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Yusuf Haruna Abiona was born into the humble family of Mallam and Madam Yusuf Ogembe of Oboroke-Ihima in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State some forty and six years ago. However, he had his formal education comprising primary, secondary in Ikire, in the present day Osun State and National and Higher Diploma in Statistics from the Great Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin. Still not satisfied with his level of education, he proceeded for his postgraduate diploma in Public Administration at Ambrose Alli University and graduated in 2008. He has been specially trained in counterterrorism, Combat Operations, Citizenship and Leadership training. He has equally undergone the United Nations Police Officers trainings. Currently, he is pursuing his Master Degree in Policy and Developmental Studies. He holds membership in several professional bodies.

His interest in security made him to enlist into the Nigeria Police Force, FIRST as a noncommissioned officer, immediately after which he applied for Cadet “ASP” selection exercise in 1999 and was successful. Based on that, he proceeded to the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano, for his training and there he distinguished himself as one of the few gallant officers in the Nigerian Police Force and was decorated with the rank of the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and he has since gone forward to occupy several strategic positions and higher ranks in the service. Yusuf Haruna Abiona is a very happy and successful married and family man, with children who still at their toddling stage are doing exceptionally excellent in their education.

ACHIEVEMENTS

His contributions towards the maintenance and enforcement of peace and security in the various states and communities he has had to serve cannot be exhausted here due to the limitations to time and space. However, some of his great achievements will be captured in order for us to appreciate this man who in many different times has put his life on the line in order for Nigerians across all walks of life to enjoy peace and security and to go about their businesses without any harassment, intimidation and molestation.

1 He led the team that continuously wrecked havocs on Okomu Oil Palm and attracted IGP’s commendation.

2 He led the Mobile Police Team that arrested some group of notorious sea pirates that terrorized the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and attracted IGP’s commendation.

3 As a PIONEER Unit Commander of Operation Restore Hope in 2003, he arrested and put an end to the nefarious activities of the dreaded criminals and armed robbers that terrorized warri and its environs. This also attracted commendations from the CP and the IGP.

4 Appointed in May, 2009 as the ADC to Comrade Governor Adams Aliu Oshiomhole, he performed exceptionally well beyond his mandate as an ADC by going the extra mile to ensuring that the State has and maintained no security infractions, an element that is KEY to investments and investors.

5 In 2012, having attained the rank of the Chief Superintendent of Police, he was again promoted from the position of an ADC to the Governor to the CSO to the Governor, a position he still presently occupies in this present administration. As a result of his hard work, high level integrity and solemn disposition which created spine for the government of Comrade Adams Aliu Oshiomhole, he was given a Letter of Commendation by the Edo State Government as a testimony to that effect.

6 Because of the vastness and depth in security and counterterrorism, he was appointed in 2015 as the Honorary Adviser on Security to the African Union, the continent’s largest intergovernmental organization, an office he still holds till date.

7 In the same light, upon the assumption of office of this present Governor, Godwin Obaseki, CSP Yusuf Haruna Abiona was again appointed as the CSO to the governor, making him to become the longest serving security chief in Government house ever in Edo State.

AWARDS

In recognition of his numerous risks to protect Nigerians and foreigners alike and to enforce and maintain the peace and security of Nigeria in all of his postings, it is my singular honour and privilege to announce the presentation of the Award of “Edo State Best Ever and Longest Serving Security Chief.”

Signed:

Pharm. Ramat Molo Aliyu

Founder Enese Reachout Foundation


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