The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to CPs.
The head of protocol and public affairs of the commission, Torty Kalu, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Mr Kalu said the senior officers were promoted following their successful performance in the recently concluded written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the PSC.
He said the list of the successful officers had been formally conveyed to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) for immediate implementation.
He listed the newly promoted CPs to the rank of AIGs to include Emmanuel Christopher, Joseph Eribo, Dantawaye Miller, Uche Ifeanyi, Olarenwaju Ogunlowo, Muhammad Dahiru and Dankombo Morris.
Others are Bello Shehu, Ibrahim Maikaba, Ahmed Musa, Olohundare Jimoh, Simeon Akpanudom and Haruna Olufemi.
He also listed the newly promoted DCPs to CPs to include Abdulrahim Shaibu, Abbas Sule, Ojugbele Adebola, Preye Egbetokun, Kayode Magaji, Adebisi Lateef, Markus Basiran and Silas Aremu.
Others are Sylvester Uzoefuna, Magaji Ismaila, Theodore Obasi, Sarah Ehindero, Hayatu Hassan, Mohammed Babakura, Danjuma Yahaya and Rebecca Okereke.
He further said that 19 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were also elevated to the rank of DCPs, while 35 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were promoted to ACPs.
“The Chairman of the PSC, Mr. Hashimu Argungu has congratulated the newly promoted officers and described the elevations as a recognition of merit, dedication, and excellence in service
“Argungu has urged the officers to redouble their efforts and justify their new ranks through unwavering commitment to effective policing and national security.
“The promotion is not an end but an opportunity to contribute more to the noble task of safeguarding lives and property.
“PSC will remain committed to transparency, merit, and adherence to global best practices in all promotion processes,” he said.
(NAN)