...The students’ body describes his posting as a homecoming, citing his unblemished track record, familiarity with Enugu and professional experience in the state’s security system.
BY OGENE ROMANUS CHIZOBA
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Enugu State, has congratulated CP Fidelis Ndubuisi Ogarabe on his appointment as the new Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, describing him as “a square peg in a square hole.”
The students’ body expressed excitement over Ogarabe’s posting, saying his professional pedigree, experience and familiarity with the state make him well-positioned to take charge of security affairs.
In a congratulatory message dated November 9, 2026, and jointly signed by the NANS JCC Chairman, Comr. Okeke Kelvin Chukwube, and Secretary-General, Comr. Amoke Emmanuel Arinzechukwu, the association described the appointment as a welcome development for the state.
According to the statement, the students’ community is particularly delighted by Ogarabe’s unblemished track record and professional accomplishments during his previous assignments in Enugu State.
The association specifically highlighted his service as Chief Security Officer (CSO) at the State Government House, as well as his professional approach to policing during his time as an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) and Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Describing his deployment as a homecoming, NANS said Ogarabe was an astute and people-centred police officer who understands the state and its people, having served in different capacities within the Enugu security system.
“For us, this is like a homecoming of an astute and people-centred police officer; a man who knows all the nooks and crannies of the state, a man who enjoys enormous goodwill — a square peg in a square hole,” the statement read.
The students’ association also commended the Inspector-General of Police for the posting, expressing confidence that Ogarabe’s leadership would strengthen the protection of lives and property across the state.
“While thanking the Inspector-General of the Nigerian Police Force (IGP-NPF) for giving us this wonderful and result-oriented Commissioner of Police, we are rest assured that the security of lives and property of Ndi Enugu is in safe hands,” NANS stated.
The congratulatory message adds to the expressions of goodwill from stakeholders and residents following Ogarabe’s deployment to Enugu State, with expectations that his familiarity with the state's security landscape will contribute to sustained peace and improved public safety.
“Ogene Romanus Chizoba is a Writer, Media Consultant, Political Scientist/Analyst, PSLC Alumnus of The Prestigious National Institute For Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Member of The Institute of Chartered Madiators and Conciliators of Nigeria (ICMC), researcher, Mediator, Peace Scholar and a Good Governance Advocate”
