IGP Disu Decorates 29 Newly Promoted Senior Police Officers In Abuja

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated 29 newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, comprising two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and 17 Commissioners of Police.

The decoration ceremony took place at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu.

During the ceremony, Disu congratulated the officers, describing their promotions as recognition of their years of dedication, commitment and demonstrated competence in the discharge of their duties.

He, however, reminded them that higher ranks come with greater responsibilities and expectations, urging them to justify the confidence placed in them through disciplined, accountable and exemplary leadership.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the police chief charged the newly promoted officers to uphold integrity, prioritise the welfare of personnel under their command and work towards restoring and strengthening public confidence in the police.

Disu warned against corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, insisting that the officers must demonstrate the highest standards of conduct and lead by example. He also encouraged them to mentor junior officers and pay attention to the welfare of personnel serving under their supervision.

The IGP stressed that public trust could only be earned through fairness, respect for human rights and prompt responses to the concerns and needs of Nigerians.

As part of efforts to ensure accountability, Disu directed each of the 29 officers to submit a written performance plan within 90 days of their promotion. The plans are expected to contain measurable targets covering integrity, personnel welfare and public trust within their respective commands, departments, formations or offices.

He disclosed that he would personally examine the submitted plans and monitor their implementation to ensure that the officers translate their new responsibilities into measurable improvements in policing.

The two officers decorated as Deputy Inspectors-General of Police are Olaolu Adegbite and Morris Dankombo.

The newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police are Omosanyin Olusegun, Ogbodo Ugobueze, Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe, Taylor Lennox Olanrewaju, Regina Cosmas Udoette, Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, Nwogoh Martin, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, Ibrahim D. Gotan and Danjuma I. Yahaya.

Those elevated to the rank of Commissioner of Police are Nache Bashir Liman, Sirajo Lawal Salihu, Ayeleye Adegboyega E., Isiaka O. Salau, Usman Shaik Adamu, Aminu Maiwada Garba, Abdulkarim Musa Waziri, Muhammad Yusuf Adamu, Sani Adamu Nufawa, Bello M. Adamu, Okezie Chikezie C., Aminu Usman Gusau, Abiodun Onuoha, Salisu Bello Fago, Adegoke A. Alani, Wuwa Auwal Muhammad and Benedict U. Agbo.

Disu also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force. He equally commended the Chairman and members of the Police Service Commission for overseeing what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion exercise.

The police chief urged the officers to wear their new ranks with pride and humility, emphasising that while rank is formally conferred, respect must be earned through professionalism, discipline and responsible conduct.