By Florencemary Nwabueze
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has formally decorated 30 senior officers who were recently elevated to the ranks of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) and Commissioner of Police (CP) in a ceremony, which took place at Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, marking the formal decoration of officers whose promotions reflect years of dedicated and meritorious service to the Nigeria Police Force.
In his remarks, IGP Disu congratulated the newly promoted officers, describing their elevation as a call to step into higher responsibility within the Force. He acknowledged the demanding nature of police work, recalling the birthdays, family celebrations, and other personal milestones many of them had missed in the line of duty.
The IGP extended similar recognition to the families of the officers, commending their sacrifices and thanking them for standing by their loved ones throughout their careers.
Charging the officers on the responsibilities accompanying their new ranks, IGP Disu urged them to lead with uncompromising integrity and humanity. He stressed that officers who genuinely fight for the welfare of the men and women they command will earn their loyalty and support.
He further charged them to build public confidence in the Force through their conduct and decisions, mentor younger officers who look up to them, and lead in a manner worthy of the hopes of that rising generation.
The IGP urged the newly decorated officers to wear their ranks with humility as much as with pride, reaffirming the institution's commitment to their welfare as they take on their new responsibilities.
The newly decorated Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) include: AIG Obono Nnaghe Itam, AIG Bassey Samuel Ewah, AIG Osagie John Agans-Irabor, AIG Monday Agbonika, AIG Iyamah Daniel Edobor, AIG Isah Danladi Nda, AIG Akaninyene Ifebem Ezima, AIG Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, AIG Bello Rashid Afegbua, AIG Hycenth Azuka Edozie, AIG Haruna Alaba Yahaya, AIG Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari, and AIG Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.
The newly elevated Commissioners of Police (CPs) are: CP Nelson Nwamanna, CP Bolanle Aremu Murtala, CP Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, CP Ajayi Oluyemi, CP Rita Oyintare Oki, CP Iya Umar Mohammed, CP Darma Nuhu Na'aliyu, CP Nurudeen A. Sabo, CP Tijani Murtala, CP Yakubu Mohammed, CP Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, CP Akingbade C. Adeyinka, CP Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, CP Samuel Erale Etaifo, CP Taiwo A. Adedeji, CP Ibrahim Umar D. Zungura, CP Zainab Audu Pembi
The event was graced by distinguished guests, including the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Dr Oyekachukwu Ibezim; Deputy National Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hajia Zainab Ibrahim; and the Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, representing the Governor of Jigawa State.
Also present were Engr. Ken Ekwemigo, MFR, representing the Governor of Anambra State; His Royal Highness, Clement Ikolo; the Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche; and Brigadier-General K.C. Uwa.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare, professional growth, and operational readiness of its officers at every level, as it continues to build a force that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians for safety, integrity, and accountable policing.