The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, 20th February 2025, decorated nineteen senior police officers with their new ranks amidst cheers from families, friends, and well-wishers.
The decoration ceremony saw the elevation of three Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police. The newly decorated AIGs include AIG Garba Ahmed, AIG Nemi Edwin Osigoboka Iwo, and AIG Salman Garba Dogo.
In addition, sixteen Deputy Commissioners of Police were promoted to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police.
The decorated CPs include CP Cyriacus Enechukwu, CP Gombit Bangs, CP Rosemary Akpan, and CP Ayodele Adeyemi, among others.
The event was graced by notable dignitaries, including Prince Ma Sani-Omolori, former clerk to the National Assembly (the Ciroma of Ebira Land), Mr Nebeolisa Anako, former permanent secretary of the Police Service Commission, and DIG Valentine Ntomchukwu (rtd.), as well as members of the Force Management Team, serving and retired senior police officers, and families of the promotees.
The Inspector-General of Police applauded the newly promoted officers and charged them to diligently discharge the responsibilities of their new ranks.
The IGP, however, urged the newly promoted senior officers to uphold justice and be a source of hope to every citizen of the country.
“Promotion, being a motivation for better performance and recognising deserving officers, would also encourage others to strive for excellence.
“Our merit-based approach in promotion exercise fosters a culture of professionalism and dedication within our ranks and we are committed to upholding this standard,’’ he said.
He urged them to leverage their extensive knowledge of policing in safeguarding the country, in strict adherence to the Rule of Law, as the Nigeria Police Force continues to emplace strategies toward a more secure nation and national development.
