The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, honored 19 newly promoted senior police officers with their respective ranks during a ceremony held at the Goodluck Jonathan International Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja on Thursday.
The ceremony witnessed the promotion of three Commissioners of Police to the prestigious rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The statement said “The newly decorated AIGs include AIG Garba Ahmed, AIG Nemi Edwin Osigoboka Iwo, and AIG Salman Garba Dogo.
“Additionally, sixteen Deputy Commissioners of Police were promoted to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police, including CP Cyriacus Enechukwu, CP Gombit Bangs, CP Rosemary Akpan, and CP Ayodele Adeyemi, among others.”
Adding to the celebration’s distinguished atmosphere, several prominent dignitaries graced the event, among them Prince Ma Sani-Omolori, the former Clerk to the National Assembly (Ciroma of Ebira Land), Mr Nebeolisa Anako, a former Permanent Secretary of the Police Service Commission, and retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Valentine Ntomchukwu.
Also present were members of the Force Management Team, serving and retired senior police officers, and the families of the promoted officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, while addressing the newly promoted officers, lauded their commitment and service to their country, highlighting the weighty responsibilities that accompany their newly acquired ranks.
He said, “This promotion is not just a reward but a call to greater duty. As you wear these new ranks, I urge you to uphold professionalism, integrity, and the rule of law in discharging your duties.
“The safety and security of our nation depend on the leadership and commitment you bring to your offices.”
