The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has decorated over 300 police officers with the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
The decoration exercise took place at the State Command’s headquarters in Amawbia, Awka, on Friday.
The mass decoration is regarded as one of the largest single promotion ceremonies in the history of the Anambra State Command.
According to the Commissioner, the development marks a significant milestone in personnel advancement within the Command.
While decorating the officers, CP Orutugu described the promotion as well-deserved and strictly merit-based.
He congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to rededicate themselves to professionalism, discipline and quality service to the people of Anambra State.
He emphasised that the new rank comes with greater responsibility and called on the officers to uphold the core values of the Force, maintain integrity and sustain public trust in the discharge of their duties.
He further reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to boosting morale and enhancing operational efficiency through the recognition of hard work, dedication and excellence.
In his vote of thanks, Assistant Superintendent of Police Eyam Osim, speaking on behalf of the newly decorated officers, expressed profound appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 13, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, the Command’s Management Team, and the Police Service Commission for finding them worthy of the promotion.
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