PSC Promotes 13 Commissioners of Police to AIG, Elevates 80 Other Senior Officers

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and elevated 80 other senior officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force.

The commission also confirmed the substantive appointments of 162 Assistant Superintendents of Police II (ASP II) to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I (ASP I).

The PSC announced the promotions in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by its Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, who said the officers earned their promotions after successfully passing the commission's written examinations and oral interviews.

According to the commission, the promotions were among the key decisions reached at its latest plenary meeting.

Those promoted from the rank of Commissioner of Police to Assistant Inspector-General of Police are Itam Obono, Bassey Ewah, Osagie Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Adebor, Isa Nda, Akaninyene Ezima, Livingstein Orutugu, Afegbua Rashid, Edozie Azuka, Haruna Yahaya, Emenari Innocent and Betty Otimenyin.

The commission also approved the promotion of 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the rank of Commissioner of Police. The officers are Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle Murtala, Danbaba Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Oki Oyintare, Ibrahim Zungura, Iya Mohammed, Darma Na'aliyu, Nuruddeen Sabo, Tijjani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Usman, Akingbade Adeyinka, Mohammed Ahmed, Samuel Ahmed, Adedeji Taiwo and Zainab Pembi.

In addition, the PSC promoted 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police, while 33 Chief Superintendents of Police were elevated to Assistant Commissioner of Police.

Congratulating the newly promoted officers, PSC Chairman Hashimu Argungu urged them to remain truthful, transparent and accountable in the discharge of their duties.

He also advised them to uphold professionalism and avoid involvement in civil disputes, particularly land-related matters.

"Be mindful of the fact that there is life after retirement. Guide your reputation and integrity. Let your actions speak for you and not against you," Argungu said.

He urged the officers to continue to discharge their responsibilities with discipline and integrity while protecting the image of the Nigeria Police Force.