……. As he decorates 20 AIGs, 19 CPs with new ranks.
Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun decorated the newly promoted police officers, 20 Assistant Inspector Generals of Police and 19 Commissioners of Police on Tuesday, at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. They were instructed to embrace the operational effectiveness of the force and collaborate to create a contemporary, professional police force that embodies excellence, accountability, and service to the public.
The IGP stated in his remarks that this noteworthy accomplishment in the lives and careers of these officers is a testament to their commitment, diligence, professionalism, and fortitude.
“As a correlates, the newly promoted officers, I want to, however, remind you that every promotion comes with increased responsibility. It calls for elevated conduct.
“It’s a solemn duty to lead, inspire, and uphold the highest standards of integrity. As the officers, your leadership will directly shape the morale of those under your command and determine the quality of policing of our nation. As you take on these new roads, I urge you to lead by example and set a standard for discipline, ethics, and dedication.
He expressed profound appreciation to the Police Service Commission for ensuring that promotions in the police force are no longer delayed.
The IGP thanked President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to his better-equipped and more efficient police force.
Among the newly decorated officers are AIGs Fasuba Olabode, Musibau Ajani, Aliyu Abubakar, Patrick Adedeji Atayero, Gyogon Grimah, Olaiya Victor Mobolaji, Chukwudi Ariekpere, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, Olaolu Adegbite, Godwin Eze, Disu Olatunji Rilwan, Alausa Tolani, Kareem Musa, Mohammed Shehu Dalijan, Dan-Mamman Shawulu, Clement Robert, Musa Auwal Mohammed, Thomas Abraham Nabhoni, Abel Jangnap Zwalchir, and Ifeanyi Uka.
In addition, the decorated officers from the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police to Commissioners of Police are CPs Usman Tahir, Sunday Okoebor, Ayodeji Faniyan, Saka Adewale Ajao, Omole Ola, Hope Okafor, Ajo Geofrey Oroue, Olufunke Ogunbode, Stephen Ogedengbe, Iyabode Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja, Adebowale Lawal, Ojo Adekimi, Yemi Oyeniyi, Obasi Okereke, Moses Ottah, Felix Nnebue, Gazali Abdulsalam, Fidelis Ogarabe, and Olubode Ojajuni.
In attendance was the Former Senate President, His Excellency David Mark; the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Dr Ayodele Ogunsan; the former Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Otunba Niyi Adebayo; former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Onofiok Luke; members of the Force Management Team; serving and retired Senior Police Officers, families of promotes and other dignitaries.
