Just In: PSC Promotes 93 Senior Police Officers, Elevates 13 CPs to AIG
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 93 senior police officers to higher ranks, including the elevation of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG).
The promotions were approved during the commission’s plenary meeting held on Wednesday at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, following the officers’ successful participation in written examinations and oral interviews recently conducted by the commission.
According to a statement issued by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the promotions include 13 Commissioners of Police elevated to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police promoted to substantive Commissioners of Police, 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police promoted to Deputy Commissioners of Police, and 33 Chief Superintendents of Police elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police.
The newly promoted AIGs are Itam Nnaghe Obono, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Daniel Adebor, Isa Danladi Nda, Akaninyene Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Afegbua B. Rashid, Edozie Hycenth Azuka, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.
The commission also promoted 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police. They are Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle A. Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Oki Rita Oyintare, Ibrahim Umar Zungura, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, Nuruddeen A. Sabo, Tijjani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, Akingbade C. Adeyinka, Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, Samuel Erale Ahmed, Adedeji Taiwo and Zainab A. Pembi.
Similarly, the PSC approved the promotion of 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.
In addition to the promotions, the commission confirmed the appointments of 162 Assistant Superintendents of Police II (ASP II) to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I (ASP I).
Speaking after the promotion exercise, the Chairman of the PSC, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication and exemplary service.
Argungu charged the officers to remain truthful, transparent and accountable in the discharge of their duties, stressing the need to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
He also cautioned them against involvement in civil disputes, particularly land-related matters, and reminded them to protect their integrity throughout their careers.
“There is life after retirement. Guide your reputation and integrity. Let your actions speak for you and not against you,” the PSC chairman said.