Abuja: The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved a sweeping promotion exercise, elevating 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to CPs, in a move aimed at strengthening leadership within the Nigeria Police Force.
The Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of the commission, Mr Torty Kalu, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Building on his earlier remarks, Kalu noted that the senior officers earned their promotions following successful performance in the recently concluded written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the PSC.
Following the selection process, he explained that the list of successful officers was formally conveyed to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) for immediate implementation.
He listed the newly promoted CPs to the rank of AIG, including Emmanuel Christopher, Joseph Eribo, Dantawaye Miller, Uche Ifeanyi, Olarenwaju Ogunlowo, Muhammad Dahiru, and Dankombo Morris.
The list also includes Bello Shehu, Ibrahim Maikaba, Ahmed Musa, Olohundare Jimoh, Simeon Akpanudom and Haruna Olufemi.
He also listed the newly promoted DCPs to CPs, including Abdulrahim Shaibu, Abbas Sule, Ojugbele Adebola, Preye Egbetokun, Kayode Magaji, Adebisi Lateef, Markus Basiran, and Silas Aremu.
Others are Sylvester Uzoefuna, Magaji Ismaila, Theodore Obasi, SarahHe further said that 19 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were also promoted to the rank of DCP, while 35 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were promoted to the rank of ACP.rank of DCP, while 35 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were promoted to ACP.
“The Chairman of the PSC, Mr Hashimu Argungu, has congratulated the newly promoted officers and described the elevations as a recognition of merit, dedication, and excellence in service.
“Argungu has urged the officers to redouble their efforts and justify their new ranks through unwavering commitment to effective policing and national security.
“The promotion is not an end but an opportunity to contribute more to the noble task of safeguarding lives and property.“PSC will remain committed to transparency, merit, and adherence to global best practices in all promotion processes,” he said.