Umahi Decorates Liman Audu as DSP, Reaffirms Commitment to Workers’ Welfare
By Pan Afric Reporters
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has decorated Liman Audu, formerly an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), with the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), commending his dedication to duty and contributions to security operations within the Federal Ministry of Works.
The decoration ceremony, held on November 12, 2026, at the Minister’s Office in Abuja, was disclosed in a press release issued on November 13 by Mohammed A. Ahmed, Director of Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Works.
Speaking at the ceremony, Umahi reiterated his commitment to the welfare of the Ministry’s personnel, describing them as members of one family whose well-being, including that of their families and dependants, remains a priority under his leadership.
The Minister declared that his commitment before God was to ensure that no member of the Ministry lacked the means to meet basic family responsibilities, particularly feeding and the education of their children.
He emphasised that public service must be guided by integrity, humility, the fear of God and genuine commitment to the welfare of the people, stressing that leadership was a divine responsibility that should be exercised in the interest of humanity rather than personal gain.
According to Umahi, delivering on public expectations, ensuring that roads remain passable and improving the general welfare of citizens are among the essential ways of honouring God through public service.
The Minister also commended security agencies and staff of the Ministry for their cooperation, loyalty and support, assuring them of his continued appreciation. He further offered prayers for the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the repositioning of Nigeria.
In his response, Audu, speaking on behalf of himself, his family and the Ministry’s security personnel, expressed gratitude to the Minister for what he described as his fatherly disposition, generosity and unwavering commitment to staff welfare.
Audu noted that since Umahi assumed office as Minister of Works, security personnel and their families had experienced renewed hope, dignity and a stronger sense of belonging.
He particularly praised the Minister for extending his concern beyond the workforce to their families and dependants, describing his leadership as a source of encouragement and motivation.
The newly promoted DSP assured Umahi of the continued prayers, loyalty and support of the Ministry’s security personnel, invoking the traditional expression, “Baba, taka lafiya, Allah zai kasance tare da kai,” meaning, “Father, go safely; may God be with you.”
The ceremony concluded with prayers and goodwill messages for Audu, the Minister, the Ministry’s workforce and their respective families.
The Federal Ministry of Works congratulated Audu on his elevation, expressing confidence that the promotion would inspire greater accomplishments, wisdom and renewed commitment to the discharge of his duties.
