IGP promotes 10,581 inspectors, rank-and-file

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokuun has authorised the promotion of 10,581 deserving junior officers of the Inspectorate Cadre, and the Rank and File.

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

According to the statement, “The Deputy Inspectors-General of Police overseeing the Department of Finance and Administration (DIG DFA) has been tasked with coordinating efforts alongside the Commissioner of Police (Welfare) to commence the promotion process promptly.
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” The breakdown of promotions includes 9,831 Police Constables slated to be promoted to the rank of Corporal; 81 Corporals to advance to the rank of Sergeant; and 669 officers set to progress from the rank of Sergeants to Inspectors.

It explained; “The Inspector General of Police while emphasizing the zeal of the Force leadership to fostering a culture of meritocracy and career advancement, reiterates the pivotal role of timely promotions in enhancing the morale of officers and bolstering the overall effectiveness of the Force, noting that it serves as cornerstones in sustaining the ongoing manpower development initiatives of the Nigeria Police Force.

He, however, reassured that promotions in the Force would be solely on merit and
congratulated all the personnel slated for promotion excise, stressing that they should uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and service to the nation.