The Police Service Commission (PSC) has greenlit the promotion of a substantial number of senior police officers, encompassing both general duty and specialist cadres within the force. The approved promotions span various hierarchical levels, demonstrating the commitment to recognizing and elevating deserving personnel within the law enforcement system.
Notably, the commission has endorsed the elevation of 12 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the esteemed rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs). Additionally, 19 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) have been promoted to the position of Commissioners of Police (CPs), signifying a significant advancement in their careers.
Furthermore, 21 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) have now been designated as Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), solidifying their roles within the force’s leadership structure.
Among other promotions, 33 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) have been granted the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), reflecting their commendable dedication and performance in their duties.
The PSC’s comprehensive approach to recognizing excellence has also led to the endorsement of the elevation of 265 Superintendents of Police (SPs) to the prestigious position of Chief Superintendents (CSP), symbolizing a significant stride in their careers.
Additionally, 59 Deputy Superintendents (DSPs) have been promoted to the rank of Superintendents (SPs), marking their progression and contributions to maintaining law and order.
Moreover, a substantial group of 4,750 Assistant Superintendents (ASPs) has received well-deserved recognition, including the rectification of an omission concerning 146 ASPs who were initially omitted during the May 2022 promotion, now promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendents (DSPs).
According to a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC:
“For the specialists cadre, the commission approved the promotion of two ACPs: one from Air Wing and the other Forensic to the next rank of DCPs; 47 CSPs comprising 23 medical doctors and 24 veterinary doctors were promoted to the rank of ACPs.
“A total of 190 SPs from the Computer Info-Tech Unit; another eight from Works; one from Workshop; 12 from Transport; two from Forensic; two from Handwriting; one from Ballistics; one from Religion and one from Veterinary Doctor were also promoted.
“Forty-seven Specialists of Assistant Superintendents of Police rank and of different units were promoted to Deputy Superintendents.”
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The newly promoted officers were encouraged by PSC Chairman Solomon Arase to adopt a fresh policing approach centered on a people-friendly ethos that upholds the fundamental rights of citizens.
He emphasized the importance of refraining from engaging in civil matters or leveling unfounded accusations against the public.
“Such conducts will not make them win the hearts and minds of the people, which will deprive them of credible information from public-spirited individuals when dealing with internal security issues,” Arase said.
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The PSC chairman praised the collaboration between the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and the commission, ensuring that, after a prolonged period, the promotions reached all the departments of the force for the first time.
He said:
“This singular act, I hope, will motivate the workforce to give back their best in ensuring that issues of crimes and criminality are properly dealt with.”
