The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday authorised the promotion of 10,581 junior officers of the Inspectorate Cadre, and the Rank and File.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police overseeing the Department of Finance and Administration (DIG DFA) has been tasked with coordinating efforts with the Commissioner of Police (Welfare) to commence the promotion process promptly.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the breakdown of the promotions includes nine thousand, eight hundred and thirty-one (9,831) Police Constables slated to be promoted to the rank of Corporal; eighty-one (81) Corporals to advance to the rank of Sergeant; and six hundred and sixty-nine (669) officers set to progress from the rank of Sergeants to Inspectors.
The IGP emphasized the zeal of the Force leadership to fostering a culture of meritocracy and career advancement, reiterates the pivotal role of timely promotions in enhancing the morale of officers and bolstering the overall effectiveness of the Force.
Egbetokun said the development serves as cornerstones in sustaining the ongoing manpower development initiatives of the Nigeria Police Force.
He, however, reassured that promotions in the Force will be solely on merit.
Adejobi said: “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”. (Nation)