The Nigeria Police Force is set to decorate select officers who have been recently approved for promotion by the Police Service Commission (PSC).
This is contained in a statement by DCP Olumuiya Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer Force Headquarters, Abuja on Monday.
The statement noted that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, would lead the decoration ceremony, which would hold on August 5, Tuesday at 12 noon.
The statement recalled that ”in Press Release No. CZ:5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/472 dated 25th July 2025, the Force publicly committed to recommending for accelerated promotion, any officer who had been named Police Officer of the Year or won in any of the Police award categories twice in two consecutive award years or received IGP recognition award twice in two consecutive years.
it readsinter alia: ”That commitment made transparently and intentionally was driven by the IGP’s deep belief that rewarding excellence is the cornerstone of institutional reform.
”In line with that resolution from the Force Management Team meeting of 23rd June 2025, the names of qualifying officers were forwarded to the Police Service Commission and the Commission has now conveyed its approval”,
The officers to be decorated include CSP Shaba Aliyu, promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police, and SP Sentome Obi, promoted to Chief Superintendent of Police.
The statement said, “To underscore the importance of this moment, the Inspector-General has directed the deployment of the police jet to convey ACP Aliyu Shaba, Police man of the year 2023 and CSP Sentome Obi, police man of the year 2024 to Abuja for their formal decoration by the IGP.
”In addition, the photographs of ACP Shaba and CSP Sentome Obi, who embody the highest ideals of courage and honesty, have been proudly displayed at the main entrance of Force Headquarters, as earlier directed by the IGP”, he added.
It further states, ”Also, directives have earlier been given to the effect that their pictures be displayed at the entrances of Zonal and States Command Headquarters. ”
The statement also added that those who have won awards twice within the last two award circles and several Staff Officers at the IGP Secretariat, who have received multiple commendation letters in the past two years for distinguished service would also be decorated.
And that the decoration ceremony is a celebration of excellence and a testament to the officers’ hard work and dedication to service.
”These are not just promotions. They are public endorsements of excellence. A national salute to officers who, despite the odds, chose the path of integrity, went the extra mile, and reminded us all what true service looks like, ” it said.
The command assured that the Nigeria Police Force was committed to recommending for accelerated promotion any officer who has been named Police Officer of the Year or won in any of the Police award categories twice in two consecutive award years.
It also said that the Nigeria Police Force was committed to building a force where honour is celebrated, service is valued, and excellence is not an exception but the expectation.
The decoration ceremony is a significant milestone in the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to recognise and reward excellence.
The IGP’s commitment to celebrating outstanding service and promoting professionalism is a testament to the force’s dedication to building a culture of excellence.
