The Nigerian Police Force has announced the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks nationwide. This was disclosed in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, who confirmed that the promotions were approved by the Inspector General of Police, Tunde Disu.
Breakdown of Promotions
According to the statement, 165 Sergeants were elevated to the rank of Inspector, 73 Corporals were promoted to Sergeant, and 17,714 Constables advanced to the rank of Corporal. These promotions reflect the Force's commitment to recognizing hard work and dedication among its personnel.
IGP's Remarks on Timely Promotion
The Inspector-General of Police noted that timely promotion remains a critical component of the Force’s human resource management strategy and a key tool for motivating officers to remain committed to the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. He emphasized that the advancement of deserving personnel reflects the commitment of the current Police leadership to merit, career progression, and institutional development.
IGP Disu congratulated the newly promoted officers and charged them to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, professionalism, discipline, and dedication to service. He urged them to uphold the core values of the Nigeria Police Force and continue to discharge their duties with integrity, respect for human rights, and commitment to the rule of law.
The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting excellence, rewarding hard work, and strengthening institutional capacity in line with global best practices in policing.
