Inspector General of Police (IGP) Alkali Baba Usman has approved the promotion of 21,039 junior police officers who were last promoted on or before 2017.
The promotion, which comprises the elevation of 20,572 Sergeants to the next rank of Inspector; 324 Corporals to Sergeants; and 143 Constables to the rank of Corporal, is part of the ongoing efforts at improving welfare, conditions of service, boosting the morale of personnel, with a view to repositioning the Force for greater efficiency.
Usman also said the promotion of the officers was part of the manpower development drive of his administration to ensure that deserving personnel are promoted accordingly.
The IGP said the promotion was also menat to encourage hard work, and further embed the culture of merit, excellence, and dedication to duties.
A statement yesterday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), said: “The IGP equally assured senior police officers that the Force’s high command is liaising with the Police Service Commission (PSC) on the release of their promotion, which is expected to be approved and released as soon as possible.”