Mathias Lenialu is now the new Acting Commissioner of Police.
A farewell ceremony was held at the New Year’s eve on Wednesday allowing members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to witness the change of leadership.
The outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mostyn Mangau was farewelled during parade at Rove police headquarters after his term came to an end.
The outgoing Commissioner Mangau appealed to Mr Lenialu to lead with fairness and wisdom in his final message.
He told his predecessor that the challenges ahead are real, but so too are the opportunities to build a stronger, more resilient police force.
“As I pass forward this responsibility, I do it with deep appreciation for the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) mission and transformational journey.”
Commissioner Mangau said the Acting Commissioner inherits not only the responsibility of command but also the hopes of our people for peace, security, and justice.
“I recalled the words of my predecessor that leadership is about continuity and service, not personal glory. Today I stand before you as outgoing Commissioner of RSIPF to echo that same sentiment,” said Mangau.
The outgoing police chief said over the past years, RSIPF has matured as a trusted guardian of public safety and legitimacy, anchored in strategic direction and a clear vision.
He said, “Now, as I prepare to hand over responsibility to the Acting Commissioner of RSIPF, I look back with gratitude and pride at what we have accomplished together as a team.”
Mr Lenialu was a former Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Western Province for over five years before he was recalled to work in Honiara.
Its understood a new Police Commissioner will be announced soon by the Government.
– RSIPF
