By Ayodele Oni
To encourage career advancement and dedication to duty, 10,581 policemen, mainly in rank and file category are to enjoy promotion to the next ranks with immediate effect.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday authorized their promotion of the 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.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, gave the breakdown of the promotions to include 9,831 Police Constables slated to be promoted to the rank of Corporal; 8 Corporals to advance to the rank of Sergeant; and 669 officers set to progress from the rank of Sergeants to Inspectors.
The IGP emphasized the zeal of the Force leadership to foster a culture of meritocracy and career advancement.
He also reiterated the pivotal role of timely promotions in enhancing the morale of officers and bolstering the overall effectiveness of the Force.
Egbetokun pointed out that 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.
The statement added that “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.”
