The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to strengthen welfare, boost morale and reward professionalism and dedication to duty.
The promotion, announced by Force Headquarters in a statement issued on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, cuts across Commands and Formations nationwide.
According to the statement, 165 Sergeants were elevated to Inspectors, 73 Corporals to Sergeants, while 17,714 Constables were promoted to Corporal.
The IGP said timely promotion remains a key component of the Force’s human resource strategy and an important tool for motivating officers to remain committed to their constitutional responsibilities.
“The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force as part of ongoing efforts to enhance personnel welfare, boost morale, and reward diligence, professionalism, and dedication to duty,” the statement said.
He added that the exercise reflects the leadership’s commitment to merit, career progression and institutional development.
Disu congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, discipline and professionalism in service delivery.
He also charged them to uphold the core values of the Nigeria Police Force and ensure strict adherence to human rights, rule of law and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties.
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