The Police Service Commission today approved the promotion of 4’542 senior Police officers to their next rank between May and June 2016.
The breakdown of the promotions are as follows; CP to AIG 7, DCP to CP 6, ACP to DCP 20, CSP to ACP 8, SP to CSP 107, DSP to SP 1,431, ASP to DSP 1,252 and INSP to ASP 1,711.
A statement signed Ikechukwu Ani, head of public relations said, “Out of this number, the Commission approved special promotion for 16 Officers based on exceptional performance and dedication to duty on the recommendation of the Inspector General of Police.
Also
two Officers were promoted on act of gallantry while 188 others were placed on
acting appointment on their next rank. These promotions and appointments have
been communicated to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.
Among
officers promoted are AIG in charge Force Animal Department, AIG Ughonmo, AIG
in charge Budget, AIG Iyaji, CP (Dr. Aisha Abubakar, DCP Jonathan Towuru, DCP
Ben Okolo, DCP Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, DCP Amaechi Elumelu, DCP David Igbodo
and ACP Abayomi Shogunle.
Chairman
of the Commission, Sir Mike Mbama Okiro, (rtd IGP) urged the affected officers
to reciprocate government gesture by re-dedicating themselves to the service of
the nation.
He
enjoined them to ensure that they are guided by the approved rules and
regulations of the Force and that they operate with the fear of God noting that
the Commission will continue to ensure that promotion of police men is regular
to serve as a tonic for effective and efficient service.
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