The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed 29 newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to submit comprehensive 90-day operational action plans aimed at strengthening accountability, discipline, personnel welfare and public confidence in the police.
Disu gave the directive on Tuesday during the decoration ceremony held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja.
The newly decorated officers comprised two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and 17 Commissioners of Police.
Among those promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police were Olaolu Adegbite, Head of INTERPOL National Central Bureau, Abuja, and Dankombo F. Morris, who oversees Zone 4 Police Headquarters, Makurdi.
Other senior officers elevated included Omosanyin Olusegun, Ogbodo Ugobueze, Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe, Regina Cosmas Udoette and Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, who were promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police.
Also promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police were Nache Bashir Liman, Sirajo Lawal Salihu, Ayeleye Adegboyega E., Isiaka O. Salau, Usman Shaik Adamu and Aminu Maiwada Garba, among others.
Addressing the officers, the IGP said their promotions came with greater responsibilities and expectations, stressing that higher ranks required stronger commitment to service and accountability.
“Promotion is not a reward to be enjoyed just like that; it is a greater responsibility to be discharged. Higher rank brings higher accountability, and the force and the Nigerian people will hold you in these ranks,” he said.
“Rank is conferred by the Commission, but respect is earned by your conduct,” he added.
Disu outlined key leadership priorities for the officers, urging them to uphold ethical standards, tackle indiscipline, support the professional development and welfare of their subordinates, and protect the human rights of citizens.
He directed the officers to develop operational blueprints for their respective commands, departments and formations within 90 days, with clearly defined and measurable targets to guide implementation.
The IGP also appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force and commended the Police Service Commission for conducting a transparent and merit-based promotion exercise.
He further recognised the sacrifices of police families, acknowledging the challenges they face due to frequent transfers, demanding schedules and prolonged separation from loved ones.
The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, who represented Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo; Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu; Emir of Keffi, Dr Shehu Chindo Yamusa III; and Chun Mada of Akwanga, Dr Samson Gamu-Yare, among others.
