– As Police Service Commission Conveys Approval
The Nigeria Police Force is about to take a daring and historic step within the route of motivation, meritocracy, and morale-boosting because the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, prepares to brighten choose officers lately accepted for promotion by the Police Service Commission (PSC) – officers whose conduct, braveness, and character have stood out in service to the nation.
These will not be simply promotions. They are public endorsements of excellence. A nationwide salute to officers who, regardless of the chances, selected the trail of integrity, went the additional mile, and reminded us all what true service seems like.
Recall that in Press Release No. CZ:5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/472 dated twenty fifth July 2025, the Force publicly dedicated to recommending for accelerated promotion, any officer who had been named Police Officer of the Year or received in any of the Police award classes twice in two consecutive award years or acquired IGP recognition award twice in two consecutive years.
That dedication made transparently and deliberately was pushed by the IGP’s deep perception that rewarding excellence is the cornerstone of institutional reform.
In line with that decision from the Force Management Team assembly of twenty third June 2025, the names of qualifying officers had been forwarded to the Police Service Commission and the Commission has now conveyed its approval.
Accordingly, the Inspector-General of Police will, on Tuesday, fifth August 2025 by 12 midday, on the IGP Smart Conference Room, Force Headquarters, Abuja, decorates the next officers:
These officers will not be alone. Also benefiting from this wave of accelerated promotions are those that have received awards twice inside the final two award circles and a number of other Staff Officers on the IGP Secretariat, who’ve acquired a number of commendation letters up to now two years for distinguished service.
To underscore the significance of this second, the Inspector-General has directed the deployment of the police jet to convey ACP Aliyu Shaba, Police man of the yr 2023 and CSP Sentome Obi, police man of the yr 2024 to Abuja for his or her formal ornament by the IGP. In addition, the images of ACP Shaba and CSP Sentome Obi, who embody the very best beliefs of braveness and honesty, have been proudly displayed on the major entrance of Force Headquarters, as earlier directed by the IGP. Also directives have earlier been given to the impact that their photos be displayed on the entrances of Zonal and States Command Headquarters
This is what institutional delight seems like. This is how belief is constructed, from inside.
We stand agency in our mission: to construct a power the place honour is widely known, service is valued, and excellence will not be an exception however the expectation.
To our officers throughout the nation: that is your reminder that the job will not be thankless. Your sacrifices are seen. Your integrity won’t go unnoticed. And the Nigeria Police Force, underneath the present management, is dedicated to making sure that professionalism isn’t just praised—however promoted.
DCP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
