- By Kamil Opeyemi
A Nigerian, Col. Blessing Akinlosotu, has been appointed as the African Director, the International Police Chaplain Sustainable Development and Law Enforcement, Inc. USA (IPCSL).
A statement by Akinlosotu’s Special Assistant on Media, Mr Emmanuel Daudu indicated this.
By the appointment, Akinlosotu will manage the affairs of IPCSL in all 55 African countries following his promotion as Africa Director and Commander-in-Chief.
Quoting the letter appointing Akinlosotu as director, the statement affirmed: “Your overall role is to lead and manage the African branch under the authority of the High Council in compliance with our Statutes and Internal Regulations.
“And in harmonisation with the international conventions to which we have adhered.
“Your specific tasks will be listed in your Diplomatic Accreditation Certificate that will be awarded to you at the investiture ceremony in November 2024 and will be the subject of an official mission order.”
The statement further quoted the letter as saying: “Akinlosotu has represented his country in promoting peaceful relations negotiations … and has proven to be an effective communicator and negotiator, navigating complex issues, and finding common grounds among different parties.
“Your appointment as (makes you the) official representative of our organisation as the Regional Coordination of Africa under the function of Regional Coordinator of Africa for three years with the rank of Chaplain Colonel/ Commander Africa for IPCSL.”
Akinlosotu’s appointment letter dated July 27, was signed by Dr Tardieu Ridore President, Chaplain General in Chief, High Council of Admin. Florida, USA; Amb. Dr. Wilkenson Cesar, Vice President/Chaplain General, High Council of Admin. Florida, USA; and Dr Wesly Milard, Public Relations/Chap Lt.-Gen., High Council of Admin., IPCSL, Florida,
The statement further indicated that the appointment is in accordance with articles 4 of the IPCSL statutes favoring the extension of the organisation to the International level and Article 9, paragraph (a) of the internal regulations of the IPCSL listing the “Regional Coordination among the other Administrative Divisions of resolution No. SP-RESO 003ARC-/EN/HCA-270624 taken by the High Council of Administration (HCA) of IPCSL