A total of 1,187 cadets of Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, were on Saturday commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) after completing five years of intensive academic and professional training.
According to a press release on Saturday, 29 November 2025, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Passing Out Parade (POP), held at the academy in Kano State, was presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, CON. The President congratulated the new officers and charged them to uphold integrity, professionalism, and respect for human rights as they assume frontline policing responsibilities.
President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing police reforms, improved personnel welfare, and enhanced operational capacity across the Force.
The ceremony drew a distinguished audience, including Shanta Emily Knowles of the Royal Bahamas Police Force; Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf; representatives of the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs; members of the National Assembly; senior government officials; heads of security agencies; serving and retired top police officers; academic leaders of the academy; as well as traditional and religious dignitaries.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, congratulated the graduating cadets and commended their resilience and discipline throughout their training. He reminded them that effective policing is founded on strong character, professionalism, and commitment to public service. He urged the new ASPs to remain devoted to protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order, and strengthening public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to producing highly trained and educated officers capable of meeting evolving security challenges nationwide.
