The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday decorated 29 newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, urging them to lead with integrity, look after the welfare of their personnel and earn the trust of the public.
The ceremony took place at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The officers comprise two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), ten Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs).
Congratulating the officers, the IGP said their promotion reflected years of dedication and proven competence. He stressed that higher rank brought greater responsibility and accountability, and called on them to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership. He also acknowledged the families of the officers for the support and sacrifices that had sustained them throughout their careers.
The IGP demanded zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, saying the standard must begin with the officers’ own conduct. He urged them to mentor younger officers and care for the men and women under their command. Public confidence, he added, must be built on fairness, respect for human rights and prompt responses to the needs of the people.
To give practical effect to these priorities, the IGP directed each officer to submit, within 90 days, a written plan setting out measurable targets on integrity, welfare and public trust for the command, department, formation or office under their charge. He said he would personally review the plans and follow up on their implementation.
The newly decorated DIGs are Olaolu Adegbite and Morris Dankombo.
The AIGs are Omosanyin Olusegun, Ogbodo Ugobueze, Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe, Taylor Lennox Olanrewaju, Regina Cosmas Udoette, Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, Nwogoh Martin (fdc), Shetima Jauro Mohammed, Ibrahim D. Gotan and Danjuma I. Yahaya.
The CPs are Nache Bashir Liman, Sirajo Lawal Salihu, Ayeleye Adegboyega E., Isiaka O. Salau, Usman Shaik Adamu, Aminu Maiwada Garba, Abdulkarim Musa Waziri, Muhammad Yusuf Adamu, Sani Adamu Nufawa, Bello M. Adamu, Okezie Chikezie C., Aminu Usman Gusau, Abiodun Onuoha, Salisu Bello Fago, Adegoke A. Alani, Wuwa Auwal Muhammad and Benedict U. Agbo.
The IGP thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force. He also commended the Chairman and members of the Police Service Commission for what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion process.
Advising the officers to wear their ranks with pride and humility, he reminded them that rank is conferred, but respect is earned through conduct.
The Nigeria Police Force, the statement said, remains committed to personnel welfare, professional development and accountable leadership in delivering effective, people-oriented policing.
