The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of several senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
The development was contained in a statement signed by Torty Njoku Kalu, head of protocol and public affairs at the commission.
According to the statement, 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) were elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) after successfully completing written examinations and oral interviews conducted at the PSC’s corporate headquarters.
The commission added that the list of promoted officers has been forwarded to the Inspector-General of Police for immediate implementation.
Those promoted to the rank of AIG include Emmanuel Ado Christopher (former CP, Yobe State), Joseph Eribo (former CP, Ekiti State), Dantawaye Miller (former CP, Federal Capital Territory), Uche Ifeanyi Henry, Olarenwaju Peter Ogunlowo (former CP, Ogun State), Muhammad Dahiru (former CP, Jigawa State), Dankombo Morris (former CP, Adamawa State), Bello Shehu (former CP, Katsina State), Ibrahim B. Maikaba (former CP, Zamfara State), Ahmed Musa (former CP, Sokoto State), Olohundare Moshood Jimoh (former CP, Lagos State), Simeon Udofia Akpanudom, and Haruna Olufemi (former CP, Oyo State).
The PSC also approved the promotion of 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to the rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs). Among them are Abdulrahim Audu Shaibu, Abbas Sule, Ojugbele E. Adebola, Preye Raymond Egbetokun, Kayode Uthman Magaji, Adebisi Bola Lateef, Markus Ishaku Basiran, Silas Bamidele Aremu, Sylvester Onyie Uzoefuna, Magaji Ismaila, Theodore Chukwuemeka Obasi, Sarah Idowu Ehindero, Hayatu Shaffa Hassan, Mohammed Babakura, Danjuma I. Yahaya, and Rebecca Uchenna Okereke.
In addition, 19 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were promoted to Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), while 35 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs).
Chairman of the commission, Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the officers and described the promotions as recognition of their dedication, professionalism, and excellence in service.
He urged the newly promoted officers to justify their elevation by redoubling their 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. The commission remains committed to transparency, merit, and adherence to global best practices in all promotion processes,” Argungu said.
He also commended members of the PSC board, including Paul Adamu Galumje, Taiwo Lakanu, and the Secretary to the Commission, Onyemuche Nnamani, for their contributions to the success of the promotion exercise.
The commission reiterated its commitment to building a professional, efficient, and accountable police force through transparent and rigorous promotion processes.
