IGP Disu decorates 30 newly promoted senior police officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu on Tuesday decorated 30 newly promoted senior officers and charged them to justify their elevation through exemplary leadership, integrity and commitment to public service.

The 30 senior officers, comprising 13 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs), were decorated at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force headquarters, Abuja.

The ceremony was attended by family members, serving and retired senior police officers, and top state and Federal Government officials.

While congratulating the officers, Disu describes their promotion as more than a career milestone, saying it places greater responsibility on them to provide effective leadership and uphold the the values of the Nigeria Police Force.

The Inspectors-General noted that many of the newly promoted officers had significant personal sacrifice throughout their careers, missing birthdays, family celebrations and other important moments in the course of duty, acknowledging the support of their families, commending them for standing by the officers over the years.

The IG urged the officers to lead with integrity and humanity, stressing that commanders who prioritise the welfare of the personnel under them will earn their confidence and loyalty.

He also called on them to strengthen public trust in the Force through their actions, mentor younger officers and carry their new ranks 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, Akaninyere Ifebem Ezima, Livingstrin Ikioye Orutugu, Bello Rashid Afegbua, Hycenth Azuka Edozie, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.

The newly decorated Commissioners of Police included Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle Aremu Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Rita Oyintare Oki, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darmu 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. Zungara and Zainab Audu Pembi.

The police said nthe promotions underscore it’s commitment to the welfare, professional development and operational readiness of personnel as it continues efforts to strengthen professionalism and accountability with the Force.

-9News Nigeria.