The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, today presided over the decoration ceremony of newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, charging them to embrace integrity, responsibility, and innovation in their new roles.
Speaking at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, the IGP described the event as not merely ceremonial but a moment of profound significance, an affirmation of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to meritocracy, discipline, and professional excellence.
A total of twelve officers were decorated with the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police and sixteen with the rank of Commissioner of Police. The IGP emphasised that the promotions were earned through consistent merit, unrelenting dedication, and demonstrated leadership capacity.
“Your promotions were not arbitrary; they are hard-won achievements… They reflect a renewed commitment by this administration to fairness, transparency, and meritocracy in our internal processes,” he stated.
Egbetokun reminded the newly promoted officers that their elevation marks not the end of their efforts, but a call to higher responsibility and greater expectations. He urged them to be leaders who reflect courage, empathy, discipline, and above all, integrity.
“You are now positioned to influence the tone and direction of policing across the country… Your actions will shape perceptions of the Force and influence the course of policing in Nigeria,” he noted.
The IGP also reaffirmed the commitment of the current police administration to the welfare and career advancement of its personnel, stating that performance-based promotions remain central to boosting morale and institutional growth.
He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his strategic support to the Police Force, citing the administration’s reforms and investments as key to the ongoing transformation in the Force.
He also extended appreciation to the Police Service Commission (PSC), led by DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd.), for its transparent and principled oversight of the promotion exercise.
Egbetokun did not forget to recognise the families of the newly promoted officers, acknowledging their sacrifices and steadfast support over the years.
“Today is as much your day as it is theirs. We honour your patience, your resilience, and your steadfast support,” he added.
In closing, the IGP charged the officers to lead with vision, serve with distinction, and build public trust through community engagement and inter-agency collaboration. He also thanked all guests and stakeholders who graced the occasion, wishing them safe travels back to their destinations.
The ceremony marks another milestone in the ongoing efforts to reposition the Nigeria Police Force as a professional, people-oriented, and globally respected institution.
Among the newly decorated officers are AIGs Emmanuel Adegbola Aina, Enyinnaya Adiogu fsi, Ronke Nurat Okunade fsi, Johnson Oluwole Adenola, Hassan Audu Yabanet, Chinedu Oko, Aminu Baba Raji, Omolara Oloruntola, Akoh Benedict Gabriel, Tijani Ahmadu Abdullahi (rtd), Mohammed Usman, and Bretet Emmanuel.
In addition, the decorated officers from the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police to Commissioners of Police are CPs Sheik Mohammed Danko, Abiola Reuben Olutunde, Charles Dike, Victor Erivwode, Nnanna Oji Ama, Micheal Falade, Yakubu Dankaro, Gabriel Elaigwu, Emefile Tony Osifo fsi, Umar Ahmed Chuso, Aina Adesola, Uduak Uta, Sylvester Edogbanya fsi, Musa Muhammed Sani, Omoikhudu Philip, and Innocent Anagbado.
In attendance were the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Oyewunmi Olalere; the Right Honourable Obi Aguoda, Member of the House of Representatives; the Perm Sec of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore; the Executive Secretary of the Police Trust Fund, Femi Mohammed Sheidu; members of the Force Management Team; serving and retired Senior Police Officers, families of the promoted; and other dignitaries.
