By Stella Odueme
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated 29 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force with their new ranks, charging them to uphold integrity, prioritise personnel welfare and strengthen public confidence in the police.
The officers, decorated on Tuesday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, comprise two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs).
Speaking at the ceremony, Disu congratulated the newly promoted officers, describing their elevation as recognition of their years of dedication, competence and commitment to service.
He, however, reminded them that higher ranks come with greater responsibilities and accountability, urging them to demonstrate exemplary leadership and justify the confidence reposed in them.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, n a statement, the IGP charged the officers to maintain zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, stressing the need to lead by example, respect human rights and ensure fairness in their dealings with members of the public.
He also urged them to prioritise the welfare of personnel under their command, mentor junior officers and respond promptly to the concerns of Nigerians.
As part of efforts to ensure accountability, Disu directed each of the newly promoted officers to submit, within 90 days, a written action plan containing measurable targets on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust in their respective commands, departments and formations.
He said he would personally review the plans and monitor their implementation.
The two newly decorated DIGs are Olaolu Adegbite and Morris Dankombo.
The 10 AIGs are Omosanyin Olusegun, Ogbodo Ugobueze, Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe, Taylor Lennox Olanrewaju, Regina Cosmas Udoette, Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, Nwogoh Martin, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, Ibrahim D. Gotan and Danjuma I. Yahaya.
The 17 Commissioners of Police are Nache Bashir Liman, Sirajo Lawal Salihu, Ayeleye Adegboyega E., Isiaka O. Salau, Usman Shaik Adamu, Aminu Maiwada Garba, Abdulkarim Musa Waziri, Muhammad Yusuf Adamu, Sani Adamu Nufawa, Bello M. Adamu, Okezie Chikezie C., Aminu Usman Gusau, Abiodun Onuoha, Salisu Bello Fago, Adegoke A. Alani, Wuwa Auwal Muhammad and Benedict U. Agbo.
Disu expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force and commended the Police Service Commission for conducting what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion exercise.
He urged the officers to wear their new ranks with pride and humility, emphasising that while rank is conferred, respect is earned through personal conduct.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to personnel welfare, professional development and accountable leadership in delivering effective and people-oriented policing.