Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of more than 3,800 police officers across different ranks in the Nigeria Police Force.
The promotions include two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), 10 Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs), 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) and thousands of other senior officers.
The approvals were granted during the Commission’s plenary meeting held in Abuja and presided over by its Chairman, retired DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu.
The promotion exercise followed successful promotion examinations and oral interviews conducted for eligible officers.
Among those elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General are AIG Olaolu Adegbite, Head of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, Abuja.
Also promoted to the rank of DIG is AIG Dankombo Morris, Head of Zone Four Headquarters, Makurdi.
The Commission also promoted 17 Commissioners of Police and 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to higher ranks.
In addition, 3,218 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) were elevated to the rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs).
PSC Chairman, Hashimu Argungu congratulated the newly promoted officers on their elevation.
He urged them to see their promotion as a call to greater responsibility, professionalism and commitment to national service.
Argungu said the promotions should inspire the officers to strengthen the protection of lives and property across the country.
He also challenged them to improve law enforcement, uphold discipline and deliver better policing services to Nigerians.
The PSC expressed confidence that the newly promoted officers would justify the confidence reposed in them through dedicated and efficient service.
The promotion exercise is part of ongoing efforts to motivate police personnel and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to promoting deserving officers based on merit, competence and due process.