The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has once again made the nation proud as Corporal Juliet Chukwu emerged victorious in the Bantamweight Championship at the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC119) held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
This was made known in a press release signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer.
This remarkable achievement is a testament to the growing prowess of Nigerian athletes on the global stage and reinforces the Force’s commitment to excellence in all areas of sports.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reaffirmed this commitment, stating that the NPF will continue to support Corporal Juliet Chukwu and all police athletes on their journey to greatness.
The NPF has been making strides in various areas, including personnel efficiency, effective crime-bursting, reform against corruption, and now, in the aspect of sports. The Force remains committed to organizational development and success, with several programs and initiatives in place to nurture talent and foster an environment that encourages excellence for its officers in all endeavors.
Corporal Juliet Chukwu’s win is a shining example of the NPF’s dedication to excellence in sports, particularly in the rapidly evolving discipline of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
The Force has approved the official introduction of MMA, sponsored the 1st ever IGP MMA Open National Championship and Stakeholders Sensitization Seminar, and demonstrated MMA at the 14th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) – Oluyole 2024.
As the NPF continues to aim for more honors in various areas, Corporal Juliet Chukwu’s achievement serves as a reminder of the positive impact that the Force’s commitment to excellence can have on the nation.
The NPF’s efforts to nurture talent and foster excellence have not gone unnoticed, and the nation can expect more great things from the Force in the future.
