IG promotes 17,952 junior police officers nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to enhance personnel welfare, boost morale, and reward diligence, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

The Force Headquarters disclosed this in a statement on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid.

According to the statement, the promotion exercise cuts across Commands and Formations nationwide and includes the elevation of 165 Sergeants to the rank of Inspector, 73 Corporals to the rank of Sergeant, and 17,714 Constables to the rank of Corporal.

The IG said timely promotion remains a critical component of the Force’s human resource management strategy and serves as a key tool for motivating officers to remain committed to the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.

“The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force as part of ongoing efforts to enhance personnel welfare, boost morale, and reward diligence, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

“The promotion exercise, which cuts across Commands and Formations nationwide, comprises the elevation of 165 Sergeants to the rank of Inspector, 73 Corporals to the rank of Sergeant, and 17,714 Constables to the rank of Corporal,” the statement partly read.

He noted that the advancement of deserving personnel reflects the commitment of the current police leadership to merit, career progression and institutional development.

Disu congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to regard their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, professionalism, discipline and dedication to service.

He also charged them to uphold the core values of the Nigeria Police Force and continue to discharge their duties with integrity, respect for human rights and commitment to the rule of law.

“The advancement of deserving personnel reflects the commitment of the current Police leadership to merit, career progression, and institutional development,” the statement quoted the IGP as saying.

He further stressed that officers must continue to demonstrate professionalism and commitment in the discharge of their duties.