Inspector Josephine Okeme is perhaps the most popular cop manning a traffic post in Nigeria. She is warm and dedicated to her duty, as many people have sworn that she takes her job seriously and always has a smile for everyone.
Her duty point is along Herbert Macaulay, Sabo Police Station, Yaba, Lagos. Despite some harsh situations of life she has gone through, she daily finds reasons to remain happy, and it is so heartwarming to see.
Here are some interesting things you probably didn’t know about Inspector Okeme:
1. Inspector Josephine Okeme hails from Ukwala, Delta State, but was born in Apapa, Lagos.
2. Her primary education was at Ladylac Primary School, and her secondary education was at United Christian Secondary School, both in Apapa.
3. She furthered her education by attending a computer institute.
4. She has been nicknamed Grace Jones because of her hairstyle, tomboyish look, and character.
5. She was enlisted into the police force through a sports competition at the National Stadium when MKO Abiola was alive. She won the competition, earning a gold and silver medal, after which she was enlisted in the police force.
6. She has been in active service for 25 years and was posted to the traffic section in 2011.
7. She and her husband were childhood friends, and their marriage is blessed with five children, two girls and three boys.
8. She has won several awards, which include the JCI-Lagos Awada, the Metropolitan-2017 Toppa Award, and the GTBank Nominate A Champ 2017 award.
9. She was hit by a bullion van in September 2017.
10. Inspector Josephine resides in Ogun State and spends six hours at her duty post daily.
Source: Media Room Hub
