The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and the promotion of over 3,800 senior police officers. This decision was made at the commission's plenary meeting, presided over by its Chairman, Mr Hashimu Argungu. The promotions followed successful promotion examinations and oral interviews conducted by the PSC. The new DIGs are Mr Olaolu Adegbite and Mr Dankombo Morris.
According to the Head of Protocol and Public Relations of the PSC, Mr Torty Kalu, the over 3,800 senior officers promoted included two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs), 85 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and others. The promotions were based on the officers' performance in the examinations and interviews. The PSC also approved the promotion of 49 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs).
Mr Kalu provided further details on the promotions, stating that 245 Superintendents of Police (SPs) were promoted to CSP, and 498 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) were promoted to SP. Additionally, 3,218 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) were promoted to DSP. The newly appointed DIGs have impressive backgrounds, with Mr Adegbite holding a Bachelor of Art degree in Russian Language from the University of Lagos and a Masters of Art in Philology from the Pushkin Institute, Moscow.
Mr Adegbite, a recipient of the MFR national honour, is a member of the FBI National Academy Associates and an alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School. He previously served as Director of Operations at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The other newly appointed DIG, Mr Morris, holds a Bachelor of Art degree in History from the University of Maiduguri and a Diploma in Police Science. He has served as CP in charge of Adamawa State and currently heads Zone 4 Headquarters, Makurdi.
The PSC also approved the promotion of 10 AIGs, including Omosanyin Olusegun, Ogbodo Ugobueze, Ohagwu Ndukwe, Taylor Olanrewaju, Regina Udoette, Afolabi Olutokunbo, Nwogoh Martin, Shetima Mohammed, Ibrahim Gotan, and Danjuma Yahaya. Furthermore, 17 new CPs were promoted, including Nache Liman, Sirajo Salihu, Ayeleye Adegboyega, Isiaka Salau, Usman Adamu, Aminu Garba, Abdulkarim Waziri, and Muhammad Adamu.
Other newly promoted CPs include Sani Nufawa, Bello Adamu, Okezie Chikezie, Aminu Gusau, Abiodun Onuoha, Salisu Fago Adegoke Alani, Wuwa Muhammad, and Benedict Agbo. The Police Public Relations Officer in charge of FCT, Josephine Adeh, was among the newly promoted CSPs. The PSC's decision is expected to boost the morale of police officers and enhance their performance.
The promotions are a significant development in the Nigerian police force, demonstrating the PSC's commitment to recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance. The new appointees and promotees are expected to take on their new roles with renewed dedication and commitment to serving the nation. The PSC's decision will likely have a positive impact on the police force's overall effectiveness.
Key points
- The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed two new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and promoted over 3,800 senior police officers.
- The promotions were based on the officers' performance in examinations and interviews conducted by the PSC.
- The new DIGs are Mr Olaolu Adegbite and Mr Dankombo Morris, who have impressive backgrounds in law enforcement and education.
