CSP Oyin Frances Bags Doctorate Degree
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Aswani Division (Area ‘D’ Command), CSP Oyin Francess, has been conferred with a Doctorate Degree by an International institution for her outstanding contributions to the development of the society.
Oriental News Nigeria reports that CSP Oyin, as she is popularly known, was among the recipients of Doctor of Arts Honorary Award by the European American University Commonwealth of Dominican Africa Regional Operation. The event took place on Saturday July, 18 at NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos.
The coordinator in Nigeria, Dr J. C. Egbuta, while giving the award, said that Oyin was found worthy in character and was recognized for her contributions to the economic, political and social welfare of the society.
Oyin has been recognised internationally for her dedication and passion for humanity and commitment as a Senior Police Officer for her several contributions to save lives and property.
CSP Oyin is an intelligent officer born and raised in Warri, Delta State. She is a graduate of Sociology and holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Labour Relations both at Delta State University, Abraka.
She enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a cadet (ASP) Assistant Superintendent of Police in 2002. She, like many others, was trained at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, before she was posted to Enugu State.
While speaking with journalists, Oyin stressed that “Nigeria Police is an organisation that should be appreciated rather than dishonoured.”
Oyin stressed that while the police are busy pursuing strategies to enhance operations for the safety and security of citizens, critics are busy looking for opportunities to condemn men and officers; stressing that if the people really understand the extent of sacrifice and risk that police do and face, they will appreciate them better.
Stating that policemen should be encouraged, Oyin said that in this pandemic alone, officers and men face the greatest risks enforcing laws, even when it had to do with dragging recalcitrant citizens who may be highly contagious.
She, therefore, pleads with members of the public to give moral, spiritual and logistics support to policemen, knowing that they are vulnerable to all forms of danger.
Her honest submission is that the police is the most patriotic outfit in Nigeria. She believes that all officers and men should keep serving diligently and most patriotically.
She passed out in 2004 from the Academy and has also attended several courses and conferences both at home and abroad. She is a member of (IACP) International Association of Chiefs of Police, a member of the International Association of Women Police (IAWP).
She was a one time (PRO) Public Relations Officer of POWA and presently the Social Secretary of POWA Lagos State Chapter. Oyin was also a one-time secretary to the famous Baptist Girls High School Agbor, Old Girls Association, Lagos State Chapter and presently their Security Adviser.
She has worked in various States and Departments of the Police Force as well.
Oyin has won numerous awards as a Police Officer. Due to her kind-heartedness, she was honoured with the title Ezinne (Good Mother) by C.W.O. Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Kano in 2009. She was among the 50 recipients that got honoured by the Lagos State Government at the Lagos@50 Hall of Fame Awards as a Peace Ambassador.
Other awards Oyin has received include:
– Best Media Friendly Police Officer of the Year Award by Rainbow Event Magazine
– Most People Friendly Police Officer in Nigeria, courtesy of the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN)
– Most Outstanding Police Officer of the Year by MOPO
– Pragmatic Leadership Awards by Zenith International Magazine among other awards.
CSP Oyin is passionate, smart and a lover of peace with a special gift in conflict resolution. Testimonies abound on how she had helped solve disputes that would have ordinarily ended up in court as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Officer. She has equally taken serious criminal cases and pursued them to logical conclusions and with that her simplicity cannot be taken for granted.
Recently, CSP Oyin Francess received International awards and chieftaincy title in faraway Ghana for her courage, passion and commitment to save life and serve humanity by singularly averting ethnic crises during 2019 election in Okota area of Lagos, when she was DPO Okota Division.
The International award for selfless service and chieftaincy title as Nne Udo Ndi Igbo Na Ghana – meaning Mother of Peace, was significant because of the circumstances that led to the recognition.
CSP Oyin has received more than six awards in 2019 alone for her feat and professionalism which included Echo Nigeria International award of patriotism in the Federal Capital city, Abuja. Other awards included D Elite Award for outstanding DPO of the Year 2019, Most Outstanding DPO in Community Policing in 2019 by The New Experience Media organization and among others.
CSP Oyin has demonstrated professionalism and leadership in Police Public Relationship and recently shared palliatives to three communities during the Covid-19 lockdown, a unique gesture which has endeared her to the people in Lagos.
