The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 93 senior officers in the Nigeria Police Force, following their successful performance in recent examinations and interviews conducted in Abuja.
The decision was taken during the Commission’s plenary meeting held on Wednesday, at its corporate headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory.
According to a statement issued by PSC spokesperson, Mr. Torty Kalu, the exercise covered multiple ranks across the force, including top-level elevations to Assistant Inspector General of Police.
A total of 13 Commissioners of Police were promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), while 17 Deputy Commissioners were elevated to Commissioners of Police.
Those promoted to AIG rank included senior officers such as Itam Nnaghe Obono, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, and others who successfully scaled the Commission’s assessment process.
The PSC also elevated 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners, while 33 Chief Superintendents were promoted to Assistant Commissioners of Police.
In addition, 162 Assistant Superintendents II were confirmed as Assistant Superintendents I.
Chairman of the Commission, retired Deputy Inspector General, Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to uphold discipline, accountability, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He warned officers to avoid involvement in civil disputes, especially land-related cases, and reminded them to maintain strong personal integrity, noting that “there is life after retirement.”
Argungu also advised them to ensure their conduct reflects honour and responsibility, stressing that their reputations should be defined by their actions and service to the nation.
The PSC said the promotions are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership capacity within the Nigeria Police Force and improve operational effectiveness across commands.
