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The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has expressed Nigeria’s full support for Mr. Valdecy Urquiza's candidacy for the position of Interpol Secretary General.
He spoke during the visit of the INTERPOL team led by its Vice President Mr. Valdency Urquiza to the Headquarters of the Ministry of Police Affairs in Abuja on Friday.
According to the minister, “Mr. Valdecy Urquiza's candidacy represents a new chapter in Interpol's leadership, and I believe that his experience and dedication make him a strong candidate for the position of Secretary General.
He affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to work with Brazil for fair and transparent elections to boost democracy.
Gaidem said, “We are committed to working closely with Brazil to ensure a fair and transparent election process that upholds the principles of democracy and accountability. I am confident that his leadership skills, expertise, and dedication to the cause of international security will make him an outstanding choice for this crucial role”.
“Nigeria and Brazil share a history of collaboration and friendship that spans decades. Our two nations have worked together on various fronts, including economic development, cultural exchange, and most importantly, in the realm of law enforcement and security.
Nigeria and Brazil have worked closely together on issues such as counterterrorism, transnational crime, and cybersecurity. One notable example of our partnership is the joint efforts in combating drug trafficking through intelligence sharing and coordinated operations”. He stressed.
Speaking in the role of Interpol in the country, the minister said, “Interpol plays a crucial role in ensuring global peace and security by facilitating international police cooperation and coordination.
“The organization's work in combating transnational crime, terrorism, and organized crime is essential for maintaining a safe and secure world for all nations.
“We recognize the importance of a strong and effective Interpol leadership in addressing the complex security challenges of the 21st century and Nigeria has made significant contributions to Interpol, including producing the Interpol.”
Earlier, the Vice President (INTERPOL) Mr. Mr. Valdecy Urquiza requested the support of Nigeria for the position of the Interpol General Secretary to enable him to effect a reform for the betterment of the member countries which Brazil's candidacy will bring forth into the Interpol.
According to him, “this is the first time having the possibility of Secretary General from the developing nation. A nation that can bring diversity and neutrality to the organization. I am here to ask for support for my candidacy and if I succeed, we lead Interpol together.
“Our vision for the future of the organization is the organization that can better support member countries and we are going to prioritize the needs of the members rather than focusing on a few members,” he said.
