The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted 27 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, elevating 11 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs).
The promotions were finalized during the PSC’s 2nd plenary meeting, with the officers undergoing both written and oral examinations at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), mni, Chairman of the PSC, emphasized that written and oral examinations will now serve as prerequisites for promotions across all ranks. He urged officers to prioritize professional development and align themselves with global best practices, particularly in information and communication technology (ICT).
Promoted Commissioners of Police
The newly promoted AIGs include:
1. Umar Shehu Nadada – Nasarawa State
2. Mustapha Mohammed Bala – Rivers State
3. Abayomi Peter Oladipo – Ondo State
4. Taiwo Olatunde Adeleke – SWAT, FCID, Abuja
5. Ibrahim Abdullahi, mni – Kaduna State
6. Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka – PPP, DLS, Force Headquarters Abuja
7. Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, mni – Ekiti State
8. Zubairu Abubakar – Courses, Police Staff College, Jos
9. Fom Pam Joseph, psc(+) – Homicide, FCID, Abuja
10. Emuobo Fred Ekokotu, fdc – Admin, Airwing Abuja
11. Garba Musa Yusuf – Deputy Commandant, Police Staff College, Jos
Promoted Deputy Commissioners of Police
The officers elevated to CP rank include:
1. Kayode Ojapinwa – SCID, FCT
2. Emmanuel Ighodalo – ZCID, Zone 8, Lokoja
3. Bose Funmi Akinyemi – SEB, FCID Annex, Lagos
4. Barayimil Ahmadu Samaila – DFA, Kogi State
5. Martin Nwogoh, fdc – DFA, Zone 2, Lagos
6. Shetima Jauro Mohammed – SCID, Nasarawa State
7. Ibrahim Gotan – DFA, Zone 12, Bauchi
8. Rabiu Mohammed – Ops, Zone 3, Yola
9. Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola – SCID, Ekiti State
10. Adepoju Olugbenga Adewale – Ops, Rivers State
11. Bello Yahaya – Anti-Money Laundering, FCID, Abuja
12. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, mnim – Ops, DOO AKPO, Bayelsa State
13. Hauwa Ibrahim Jibrin, mnips – DFA, FCT
14. Abayomi Shogunle, fsi – Ops, Osun State
15. Mohammed Azare Baba, fsi – Ops, Akwa Ibom State
16. Ezekiel Philip Husseini – ZCID, Zone 3, Yola
Upholding Standards and Expectations
DIG Taiwo Lakanu, fdc, PSC Commissioner and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Police Promotions, conducted rigorous interviews for the officers. He stressed the importance of dedication and professionalism in their new roles, assuring that the Commission remains committed to timely and merit-based promotions.
The plenary meeting will continue on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.