Thirty senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force have assumed new ranks following their formal decoration by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The ceremony, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall on Tuesday, saw 13 officers promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) and 17 others elevated to Commissioners of Police (CP).
The event was attended by senior government officials, security leaders, traditional rulers and political representatives who joined in celebrating the officers’ career progression after years of service.
Addressing the newly promoted officers, IGP Disu described their elevation as a call to greater responsibility rather than merely a professional achievement.
He charged them to provide purposeful leadership, uphold the values of the Nigeria Police Force and use their new positions to strengthen public confidence in policing.
The police chief acknowledged the sacrifices made by the officers throughout their careers, noting that many had missed important family occasions and personal milestones because of their commitment to national service.
He also commended their families for their support and understanding over the years.
Disu urged the officers to lead with integrity, compassion and fairness, stressing that commanders who prioritise the welfare of their personnel would gain stronger commitment and loyalty from those under their command.
He further encouraged them to mentor younger officers, promote professionalism and ensure their new ranks were carried with humility.
The newly decorated Assistant Inspectors-General of Police are Obono Nnaghe Itam, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Daniel Edobor, Isah Danladi Nda, Akaninyene Ifebem Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Bello Rashid Afegbua, Hycenth Azuka Edozie, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.
Those elevated to the rank of Commissioner of Police include Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle Aremu Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Rita Oyintare Oki, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, Nurudeen A. Sabo, Tijani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, Akingbade C. Adeyinka, Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, Samuel Erale Etaifo, Taiwo A. Adedeji, Ibrahim Umar D. Zungura and Zainab Audu Pembi.
Among dignitaries at the ceremony were the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Oyekachukwu Ibezim; APC Deputy National Woman Leader, Hajia Zainab Ibrahim; Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin; representatives of the Anambra State Government; Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche; and Brigadier-General K.C. Uwa.
The Force said the promotions reflected its commitment to improving personnel welfare, encouraging professional growth and strengthening operational effectiveness as part of ongoing efforts to build a more accountable and professional police institution.
