The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday decorated newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The ceremony featured the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, seven Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and thirteen Deputy Commissioners of Police to substantive Commissioners of Police.
The promotions followed a rigorous and transparent process conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC), which approved the promotion of 1,210 officers nationwide.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin.
Those decorated included DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel; AIGs Ihebom M. Chukwuma, Olatokunbo Maxwell Olabisi, Abaniwonda Surajudeen Olufemi, Lawal Babtunde Ayodeji, Emmanuel Agene, Alonyenu Francis Iduh, and Vungmoh S. M. Kwaimo. Others were CPs Johnson Ayodeji Babalola, Adepegba K. Adetoye, Tabitha Bako, Umar Ali Fagge, Audu Garba Bosso, Edwin Esiunnoh Ogbeghegha, Arikpo Ofem Ikpi, Cyril Uchenna Obiozo, Samuel Yerima Gimba, Alhaji Mohammed Danladi, Richard Bala Gara, Lasisi A. Titilola, and Obuagbaka C. John.
Dignitaries at the event included the Governors of Delta and Jigawa states, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori and Mallam Umar A. Namadi, FCA; a member of the House of Representatives representing Bida, Gbako and Katcha constituencies, Hon. S.M.A. Gworozo Nupe; former Deputy Governor of Edo State and Director-General of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu; and the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor.
Also present were members of the Force Management Team, serving and retired senior police officers, as well as families and well-wishers of the promoted officers.
Speaking at the ceremony, the IGP described the promotions as a mark of institutional trust and confidence in the leadership capacity and readiness of the officers for higher responsibilities. He commended the Police Service Commission for its diligence and transparency in the promotion process and acknowledged the sacrifices of officers’ families.
Egbetokun charged the newly promoted officers to justify their elevation through ethical, results-driven leadership that would enhance professionalism, operational effectiveness, and public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.