By Ayorinde Oluokun
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu on Saturday approved the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks.
Anthony Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer who announced this in a statement said the massive promotion was part of ongoing efforts to enhance personnel welfare, boost morale, and reward diligence, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
According to the statement, 165 Sergeants were elevated to the rank of Inspector, 73 Corporals to the rank of Sergeant, and 17,714 Constables to the rank of Corporal in the promotion exercise, which cuts across Commands and Formations nationwide
Placid further quoted Disu as noting that timely promotion remains a critical component of the Force’s human resource management strategy and a key tool for motivating officers to remain committed to the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.
“He emphasized that the advancement of deserving personnel reflects the commitment of the current Police leadership to merit, career progression, and institutional development,” he said.
Placid said IGP Disu congratulated the newly promoted officers and charged them to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, professionalism, discipline, and dedication to service.
“He urged them to uphold the core values of the Nigeria Police Force and continue to discharge their duties with integrity, respect for human rights, and commitment to the rule of law.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting excellence, rewarding hard work, and strengthening institutional capacity in line with global best practices in policing.”
