Police Service Commission promotes 12 CPs and 5,706 officers

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced a significant round of promotions within the Nigerian Police Force. Among the promotions, 12 Commissioners of Police have been elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIG), and 19 Deputy Commissioners of Police have been promoted to the position of Commissioners of Police.

Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC, revealed this news on Thursday, marking an important development within the police force.

The newly appointed AIGs include Ogundele Ayodeji, Patrick Edung, Badru Lawal, Bartholomew Onyeka, Suleiman Yusuf, Idowu Owohunwa, Rhoda Olofu, Godwin Aghaulor, Effiom Ekot, Stanley Ude, Longe Patrick, and Ndu Anene.

In total, 5,718 senior police officers from both general duty and specialist cadres of the Force have received promotions in recognition of their dedication and service to the nation.

The PSC’s promotions also encompass 21 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), who have advanced to the rank of Commissioners of Police, as well as 33 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) who have been elevated to the position of ACP.

The list of promotions further extends to 265 Superintendents of Police (SPs), who have earned promotions to the rank of CSPs, and 59 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) who have advanced to the rank of SPs.

The PSC has not overlooked the Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) and rectified the omission of 146 ASPs from the May 2022 promotion exercise. These 146 ASPs have now been rightfully elevated to the rank of DSP.

In addition, the specialists’ cadre within the police force also witnessed notable promotions. The Commission has approved the promotion of two ACPs, one from the Air Wing and the other from the Forensic Department, to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP).

The promotions also include 47 CSPs, comprising 23 doctors and 24 Veterinary Doctors, who have been elevated to the rank of ACP.

These promotions signify a recognition of the dedication and hard work of these police officers and are expected to bolster the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigerian Police Force.