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.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the ceremony saw the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) to Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), seven Commissioners of Police (CPs) to AIGs, and thirteen Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to substantive Commissioners of Police.
The promotions followed a “rigorous and transparent process conducted by the Police Service Commission,” which saw 1,210 officers promoted nationwide.
Officers decorated at the ceremony 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; as well as 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.
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Distinguished guests at the event included the Executive Governors of Delta and Jigawa States, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori and Mallam Umar A. Namadi; Hon. SMA Gworozo Nupe, Member of the House of Representatives; former Deputy Governor of Edo State and Director-General, National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu; and the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. Members of the Force Management Team, serving and retired senior police officers, as well as families and well-wishers of the promotes, were also in attendance.
The IGP described the promotions as “a mark of institutional trust and confidence in leadership and readiness for higher responsibility.” He commended the Police Service Commission for its diligence and transparency, acknowledged the sacrifices of officers’ families, and charged the newly promoted senior officers to justify their elevation through ethical, results-driven leadership that strengthens professionalism, operational performance, and public trust.