The Police Service Commission has promoted four police officers teaching at the Police Academy in Wudil, Kano, for earning PhD degrees in various fields.
The promoted officers appeared before the Commission on Tuesday to receive their new ranks.
According to the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, Chief Superintendent of Police Favour Fadawag has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.
Additionally, Inspectors Shide Sunday, Oparaji Benjamin, and Benjamin Wanger were promoted to Assistant Superintendents of Police, pending further confirmation for higher placement.
At the meeting of the commission, PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retired), explained that the promotions aim to encourage personal growth and recognize merit within the police force.
“The Commission will continue to encourage merit and personal development as motivation for greater dedication to duty,” Argungu said.
Argungu also emphasized that police officers with additional professional certifications, such as law degrees, will soon be upgraded in line with public service requirements.
“All lecturers at the Police Academy who have acquired new qualifications will be considered for promotion,” he assured.
Argungu spoke on transparency within the PSC, highlighting efforts to ensure accountability and police welfare, while noting the PSC’s commitment to combat corruption within the police force. He mentioned that a whistle-blowing policy would soon be implemented in Police Colleges and the Police Academy to curb corrupt practices.
“We must expose the enemies of our country,” Argungu stated. “Anyone found collecting money for admission into the Academy or police recruitment will face the full force of the law.”
Congratulating the newly promoted officers, Argungu encouraged them to continue serving Nigeria with excellence.
