By Anne Osemekeh, Abuja
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has authorized the promotion of 10,581 deserving junior officers of the Inspectorate Cadre, and the Rank and File.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement on Friday, 5th April, 2024.
TheFact Daily reports that the breakdown of promotions includes 9,831 Police Constables 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.
Adejobi disclosed further that in line with the promotion directive, the Deputy Inspector-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.
The Police Chief, while reiterating the pivotal role of timely promotions in enhancing the morale of officers and bolstering the overall effectiveness of the Force, notes that it serves as cornerstones in sustaining the ongoing manpower development initiatives of the Nigeria Police Force.
He also 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”, the statement read.
