PRESS RELEASE
IGP Adorns 12 AIGs and 19 CPs as PSC Greenlights Promotion of 5,687 Other Officers
Urges Promotees to Embody Service, Dedication, and Selflessness
On October 26, 2023, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, presided over a ceremony at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall in Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he decorated twelve (12) Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and nineteen (19) Commissioners of Police (CPs) with their new ranks. This significant event follows the approval of the Nigerian Police Force's (NPF) recommendation for the promotion of these 31 AIGs and CPs, as well as 5,687 other dedicated senior officers.
During his address, the IGP urged the newly promoted officers to continue demonstrating the fundamental values of service, sacrifice, and selflessness in their roles. He commended their unwavering commitment and hard work, which have rightfully earned them these promotions. The IGP emphasized that the new ranks come with added responsibilities, signifying the trust placed in them to lead by example and maintain law and order in their respective duty posts.
The event was attended by Governors from Abia, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Kogi, and Lagos States, Dame Patience Ebele Jonathan, Retired IGP Usman Alkali Baba and his wife, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Royal dignitaries from Kogi and Lagos States, members of the Force Management Team, senior police officers, as well as the relatives and well-wishers of the promotees.
The Inspector General of Police congratulated all the promoted officers and encouraged them to redouble their efforts in serving the nation. He also expressed appreciation to the Police Service Commission for their thorough and impartial evaluation of the officers' performances, assuring of enhanced collaboration to further excellence and uphold the NPF's duty to serve and protect the people of Nigeria.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, FCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA
