The Police Service Commission, PSC, has appointed one Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG, and approved the promotion of two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, AIGs, and over 26,119 Inspectors.
The Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of PSC, Mr Torty Kalu, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
He said the promotion of Mr Funsho Adegboye from AIG to DIG was ratified at the third plenary meeting of the commission presided over by its chairman, Mr Hashimu Argungu.
Kalu said the commission also approved the promotion of Danjuma Aboki and Dansabo Idi from the rank of Commissioners of Police to AIGs.
The PSC spokesman said the promotion of the senior officers followed a rigorous and merit-based process, including successful written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the commission.
“In a landmark decision reflecting its commitment to career progression, the commission also approved the promotion of 26,119 Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II).
“This promotion is based on their outstanding performance in the recently concluded Departmental Selection Board Examination,” he said.
Kalu said the newly promoted DIG had served as the AIG in charge of the Police Mobile Force, PMF, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
According to him, with a distinguished career spanning decades, Adegboye has served in critical departments including Operations, Training, and Administration.
He said the new DIG had held command positions and had acquired international experience from the United Nations Missions in Kosovo, Liberia, Timor, and Somalia.
Kalu said Aboki, one of the newly promoted AIG was until his promotion, the CP in charge of the Police Command in Imo.
He said Idi had served as the Acting AIG in charge of Research and Planning, Force Headquarters, Abuja before his promotion.
Kalu said the PSC boss had congratulated the newly promoted officers, and pledged the commitment of PSC to transparency, meritocracy, and best practices in all appointment and promotion processes.
“The commission is dedicated to recognising hard work, dedication, and competence. These promotions are a testament to that commitment.
“I urge all the promoted officers to see their new ranks as a call to greater service, higher responsibility, and redoubled dedication to the safety and security of our nation,” Kalu quoted Argungu as saying.
Source: NAN
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