The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 27 senior police officers, including 11 Commissioners of Police who were elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police.
Additionally, 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police were promoted to Commissioners of Police.
The promotions, announced on Monday, followed a rigorous selection process that included written and oral examinations conducted at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters.
Speaking about the process, PSC Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Hashimu Argungu, emphasized that promotions in the Nigeria Police Force would now require both written and oral examinations.
“Officers must continue to improve themselves and embrace global best practices, including proficiency in ICT,” Argungu said.
The 11 Commissioners of Police promoted to Assistant Inspectors General of Police include:
- Umar Shehu Nadada (CP, Nasarawa State)
- Mustapha Mohammed Bala (CP, Rivers State)
- Abayomi Peter Oladipo (CP, Ondo State)
- Taiwo Olatunde Adeleke (CP, SWAT, FCID Abuja)
- Ibrahim Abdullahi (CP, Kaduna State)
- Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka (CP, PPP, DLS, Force Headquarters Abuja)
- Akinwale Kunle Adeniran (CP, Ekiti State)
- Zubairu Abubakar (CP, Police Staff College, Jos)
- Fom Pam Joseph (CP, Homicide, FCID Abuja)
- Emuobo Fred Ekokotu (CP, Admin, Airwing Abuja)
- Garba Musa Yusuf (Deputy Commandant, Police Staff College, Jos)
The 16 DCPs promoted to Commissioners of Police include:
- Kayode Ojapinwa (DCP, SCID, FCT)
- Emmanuel Ighodalo (DCP, ZCID, Zone 8, Lokoja)
- Bose Funmi Akinyemi (DCP, SEB, FCID Annex, Lagos)
- Barayimil Ahmadu Samaila (DCP, DFA, Kogi State)
- Martin Nwogoh (DCP, DFA, Zone 2, Lagos)
- Shetima Jauro Mohammed (DCP, SCID, Nasarawa State)
- Ibrahim Gotan (DCP, DFA, Zone 12, Bauchi)
- Rabiu Mohammed (DCP, Ops, Zone 3, Yola)
- Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola (DCP, SCID, Ekiti State)
- Adepoju Olugbenga Adewale (DCP, Ops, Rivers State)
- Bello Yahaya (DCP, Anti-Money Laundering, FCID Abuja)
- Ibrahim Adamu Bakori (DCP, Ops, Bayelsa State)
- Hauwa Ibrahim Jibrin (DCP, DFA, FCT)
- Abayomi Shogunle (DCP, Ops, Osun State)
- Mohammed Azare Baba (DCP, Ops, Akwa Ibom State)
- Ezekiel Philip Husseini (DCP, ZCID, Zone 3, Yola)
DIG Taiwo Lakanu, the Commissioner in the PSC and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Police Promotions, oversaw the oral interviews. He urged the promoted officers to prioritize excellence and diligence in their new roles.
“You must give your best to the service of the nation. The Commission will continue to ensure that promotions are timely and based on merit,” Lakanu stated.
The PSC plenary meeting to finalize additional matters is scheduled to continue on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
