IG Promotes 10,581 Inspectors, Rank and File

Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday, ordered the promotion of 10,581 deserving junior officers of the inspectorate cadre, and the rank and file.
Following the directive, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police overseeing the Department of Finance and Administration (DIG DFA), Bala Ciroma, was tasked with coordinating efforts alongside the Commissioner of Police (Welfare) to commence the promotion process promptly.
A statement by Force Headquarters said the breakdown of the  promotions showed that  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 sergeant to inspectors.
The statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)said the exercise will ensure effectiveness and  sustain  the ongoing manpower development initiatives of the Nigeria Police.
He, however, reassured that promotions in the force will be solely on merit.

“The Nigeria Police Force extends its heartfelt congratulations to all officers slated for promotion and urges them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and service to the nation”, he said.