He regretted that his mother did not live long enough to see him rise to the peak of his career. Speaking at a reception organised in his honour by Ora people of Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State to mark his elevation to the position of IGP, Arase called on parents to join hands in restoring the dwindling discipline, moral standard and academic passion of the youths.
According to him, a society devoid of moral will remain perpetually endangered and threatened with serious social disorders like kidnapping, armed robbery and cultism. “This is the reality of our society because it takes the community resolve to restore sanity”, the IGP who was also conferred with the chieftaincy title of ‘Ojeagbase’ of Ora Clan, noted.
He, therefore, appealed to the youths to imbibe the spirit of endurance, positive ambition and contentment to achieve their desired goal in life.
The police boss expressed profound gratitude for the honour done him, adding “I promise to give back to Sabongida Ora and Owan land what the community has given me”.
Part of his contribution to the community, he said, was the establishment of Madam Mercy Igbe-Arase (nee Ifidon) Foundation which has been awarding scholarships to deserving Owan West and Owan East undergraduates. According to him, no fewer than 15 youths had benefited from the scholarships.
In his goodwill message, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State described Arase as a man of unique ability and one who represents the finest qualities of the Edo man, saying that his elevation to the position of IGP was a manifestation of how he carried out his job. The governor disclosed the plan by the Edo State government to organise a more elaborate reception for the IGP, saying no one knows when another person from the minorities would be appointed to that position.
In his own remark, a maternal uncle of the IGP, Prof. Sam Ifidon, urged the people not to seek help from him outside the rule.
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