Three police officers, Army Captain get Community Impact Award

Three police officers and one Army Captain have received the prestigious Community Impact Award for professionalism and humility in the line of duty from the Youth Initiative for Fitness and Impact (YIFI).

The awardees include Captain Ishaq Abdulhamid, Officer Commanding (OC), Forward Operational Base (FOB) Bwari, Abuja, and Toyin Sulyman, A Deputy Commissioner of Police with the Special Protection Unit (SPU), Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Others are Michael Tarfa, an Assistant Commissioner of Police with the Homicide Unit of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), and Ajaegbu Onyeka, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) and Area Crime Officer, Karu Area Police Command.

Speaking at the award presentation, the National President of YIFI, Kenneth Chima, said the awards were part of activities to mark Global Wellness Day (GWD) coming up on June 13, 2026.

According to him, the day was established as a non-profit social project in 2012 to promote holistic well-being and healthier lifestyles.

Chima said: “It was created in Turkey in 2012 by Belgin Aksoy and is now celebrated in over 100 countries with entirely complimentary and volunteer-led activities.

“Today is a very special day for us in YIFI because it is part of our activities to mark GWD, coming up on Saturday.

“As our name implies, fitness, we deem it fit to recognise and appreciate exceptional police officers who have done well in their professions.”

Chima explained that some of the officers were nominated, screened, and vetted.

He added: “We have approved them. 

“That is why we are here.

“We gave a Community Impact Award to these exceptional officers who have demonstrated superior dedication and commitment to community safety and peace.

“We did this to appreciate and encourage them to continue to exhibit these good deeds. 

“When you die, the only thing that can speak for you is not your words but your deeds.”

Speaking on behalf of the recipients, Tarfa appreciated YIFI for the award.

He said: “It is an honour that I appreciate. 

“I pledge to do more. 

“I will not relent, in spite of any pressure.

“By the special grace of God, I will continue to protect lives and property and ensure that the people have a better life.

“This award is coming at a good time and I want to appreciate you for recognising me. 

“On behalf of other recipients, we are grateful.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that YIFI will host a fitness and wellness event in Bwari on June 13 to commemorate the GWD.