IGP Decorates Newly Promoted DIG, 7 AIGs, 13 CPs, Harps on Ethical, Results-Driven Leadership
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday decorated newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), charging them to justify their elevation through ethical, results-driven leadership that will enhance professionalism, operational efficiency, and public trust.
The decoration ceremony, held on December 23, 2025, at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, featured the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, seven Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and thirteen Deputy Commissioners of Police to substantive Commissioners of Police.
According to the IGP, the promotions followed a rigorous and transparent exercise conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC), which resulted in the promotion of 1,210 officers across various ranks nationwide.
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Those decorated included DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel; newly promoted AIGs Ihebom M. Chukwuma, Olatokunbo Maxwell Olabisi, Abaniwonda Surajudeen Olufemi, Lawal Babtunde Ayodeji, Emmanuel Agene, Alonyenu Francis Iduh, and Vungmoh S. M. Kwaimo. Others were Commissioners of Police Johnson Ayodeji Babalola, Adepegba K. Adetoye, Tabitha Bako, Umar Ali Fagge, Audu Garba Bosso, Edwin Esiunnoh Ogbeghegha, Arikpo Ofem Ikpi, Cyril Uchenna Obiozo, Samuel Yerima Gimba, Alhaji Mohammed Danladi, Richard Bala Gara, Lasisi A. Titilola, and Obuagbaka C. John.
Egbetokun described the promotions as a clear demonstration of institutional trust and confidence in the officers’ leadership capacity and readiness for higher responsibilities. He commended the Police Service Commission for its diligence and transparency in the promotion process and acknowledged the sacrifices made by the families of police officers in support of their careers.
He urged the newly promoted officers to see their new ranks as a call to greater service, stressing the need for integrity, accountability, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
The ceremony attracted several dignitaries, including the Governors of Delta and Jigawa States, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori and Mallam Umar A. Namadi, FCA. Also present were a member of the House of Representatives representing Bida, Gboko and Katcha Constituencies, Hon. SMA Gworozo Nupe; former Deputy Governor of Edo State and Director-General of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu; and the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor.
Members of the Force Management Team, serving and retired senior police officers, as well as families and well-wishers of the promoted officers, also attended the event.
The event underscored the leadership’s commitment to strengthening police welfare and motivating personnel as part of broader efforts to improve security delivery across the country.
By PRNigeria
