Thirty senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force have formally assumed their new ranks after Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu decorated 13 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) during a ceremony at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.
The officers were decorated at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall following their recent promotion by the Police leadership. The ceremony brought together senior government officials, security chiefs, traditional rulers and political leaders to witness the formal elevation of the officers after years of service in the Force.
While congratulating the officers, Disu described their promotion as more than a career milestone, saying it places greater responsibility on them to provide effective leadership and uphold the values of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Inspector-General noted that many of the newly promoted officers had made significant personal sacrifices throughout their careers, missing birthdays, family celebrations and other important moments in the course of duty. He also acknowledged the support of their families, commending them for standing by the officers over the years.
Disu urged the officers to lead with integrity and humanity, stressing that commanders who prioritise the welfare of the personnel under them would earn their confidence and loyalty. He also called on them to strengthen public trust in the Force through their actions, mentor younger officers and carry their new ranks with humility.
The 13 newly decorated Assistant Inspectors-General of Police are Obono Nnaghe Itam, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Daniel Edobor, Isah Danladi Nda, Akaninyene Ifebem Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Bello Rashid Afegbua, Hycenth Azuka Edozie, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.
The newly promoted Commissioners of Police are Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle Aremu Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Rita Oyintare Oki, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, Nurudeen A. Sabo, Tijani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, Akingbade C. Adeyinka, Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, Samuel Erale Etaifo, Taiwo A. Adedeji, Ibrahim Umar D. Zungura and Zainab Audu Pembi.
Among dignitaries present at the event were the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Oyekachukwu Ibezim; APC Deputy National Woman Leader, Hajia Zainab Ibrahim; Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, representing the state governor; Engr. Ken Ekwemigo, representing the Governor of Anambra State; Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche; and Brigadier-General K.C. Uwa.
The Police said the promotions underscore its commitment to the welfare, professional development and operational readiness of personnel as it continues efforts to strengthen professionalism and accountability within the Force.
Ademide Adebayo
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