Hurray, the Covenant Child Marks Birthday, Unveils Legal Firm!!!
The man is generally known as Frank, but those close to him know he prefers being called ‘the Covenant Child’. For reasons known to him, he prefers the name. And for some of us who are familiar with his journey in life, we understand why he prefers the name ‘the Covenant Child’.
When I was appointed the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ogun State Police Command in 2008, he was already the PPRO, Lagos State Police Command, for a bit over a year.
One day, he met me and calmly asked who my tailor was. That he admired my clean neon blue police uniform. I told him a man in Abeokuta. He however said he would introduce a better tailor to me — the one that was sewing for MD Abubakar, the then CP Lagos who went on to become the 16th indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
He introduced one Emma to me. Many police officers who value and appreciate well-sown uniforms in the Force will know Emma. Yes, the same, popular Emma. I called Emma then and told him an officer shared his contact with me. He asked, “Who?” and I replied that it was Oga Frank Mba. He said, “I know. He has been introducing me to many people.” Since then, Chukwuemeka picked interest in me as an officer and PR person, and the journey began.
For those who are familiar with the Covenant Child, they will testify that he’s a humble, disciplined, smart and intelligent officer. He rose through the ranks and got to the peak of his career as a Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) in the Force.
DIG Frank Chukwuemeka Mba, Esq., Ph.D, mni, was a 3-time Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. He served as FPRO to IGP MD Abubakar, rtd, mni; IGP Mohammed Adamu, mni; and IGP Usman Alkali Baba, fdc, respectively. I call him ‘My Boss’ or ‘Boss Man’. We are very close, like playmates. He loves good and brilliant people.
He has been a mentor to me, many officers in the Force, and many who have had the privilege of coming across him at different times and different occasions.
He made great impact in the Force as the Force PRO, CP Border Patrol Force, CP Ogun State Command, AIG Force CID Annex Alagbon, Lagos, and DIG in charge of the Department of Training and Development before his retirement.
Today, he marked his birthday and unveiled his legal firm – Frank Mba Legal – in Abuja.
I celebrate you today and always, Boss. You impacted a lot in my life and career as a boss and professional colleague. You stood by me firmly when the storm was high and the battle seemed tough. I remember when I was to be appointed Force PRO by the then IGP Usman Alkali Baba, you recommended me to him, and insisted and reiterated severally my PR prowess and competence to pilot the affairs of the Force Public Relations Department.
This has been written in gold and will remain memorable and appreciated for life. You are a great man, achiever and indeed, a Covenant Child.
Congratulations to you Boss, a brilliant alumnus of my Department of Peace, Security and Humanitarian Studies, Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. May the Lord bless you and cause His glory to continually shine upon you.
Love you, Boss.
Ire oo
Omooba Olumuyiwa Adejobi, fnipr, Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
