The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted 684 senior officers across various ranks within the Nigeria Police Force.
This decision was made during the inaugural meeting led by the new Chairman of the PSC, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), in Abuja. The meeting included other key figures such as DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd) and Honourable Commissioner Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, along with the Secretary to the Commission.
Among the promoted officers, eight Commissioners of Police were elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG). Additionally, 15 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP) were promoted to full Commissioners of Police.
According to a statement by Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, the promotion exercise also saw 52 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSP) advancing to Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP). Furthermore, 525 Superintendents of Police (SP) were promoted to Chief Superintendents of Police (CSP), and 84 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) were promoted to Superintendents of Police (SP). ASP Patrick Ebhodahe was also promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
The PSC highlighted that the promotions were not automatic. The eight Commissioners and 15 Deputy Commissioners had to undergo assessments and examinations as part of the promotion process.
DIG Hashimu Argungu emphasized the need for merit-based promotions within the force, asserting that the Commission is committed to ensuring that only deserving officers are promoted. He assured that the PSC would not delay promotions but stressed that they must be earned.
The newly promoted AIGs include:
1. CP Benneth Igwe – Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command
2. Suleiman Mohammed Abdul – Acting Assistant Inspector General of Police, PAB, Force Headquarters, Abuja
3. CP Augustina Nwuka Ogbodo – CP Ebonyi State Command
4. CP Stephen Olanrewaju – CP Admin, Works, Force Headquarters, Abuja
5. CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie – CP Abia State Command
6. CP Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha – CP Lagos State Command
7. CP Adegboyega Funsho Adegboye – CP Admin, FID, Abuja
8. CP Mohammed Bala Labbo – CP Communication DICT, Force Headquarters, Abuja
The newly elevated Commissioners of Police include:
1. DCP Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari – DCP State CID Taraba State Command
2. DCP Betty Enekpen Otimenyin – DCP DFA, Zone 5 Benin
3. DCP James Iroegbunam Nwokolo – DC DFA, Edo State Command
4. DCP Felix Nka Oben – DC Federal Operations, Force Headquarters, Annex Lagos
5. DCP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin – DC Armament, Directorate of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja
6. DCP Ugobueze Ogbodo – Deputy Commandant, Police Detective College, Enugu
7. DCP Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe – DC Department of Operations, Zone 11 Osogbo
8. DCP Taylor Lennox Olarewaju – DC, CCR, Lagos State
9. DCP Sa’adatu Ismaila – DC Anti Human Trafficking Annex Lagos
10. DCP Olabode Adeleye Akinbamilowo – Deputy Force Secretary (DFS11)
11. DCP Regina Cosmas Udoette – DC Department of Finance and Admin, Akwa Ibom State Command
12. DCP Francis Omatimeyin Gbiwen – DC, State CID, Edo State Command
13. DCP Afolabi Wilfred Olatokunbo – DC Department of Finance and Admin, Delta State Command
14. DCP Ohiozoba Oyakhire Ehiede – Acting CP Legal, FCID Force Headquarters, Abuja
15. DCP Anthonia Adaku Uche-Anya – DC, Department of Finance and Admin, FID
The PSC has communicated its approval to the Inspector General of Police for immediate implementation of the promotions.
