POLICE WELFARE: IGP DECORATES 12 AIGS, 16 CPS WITH NEW RANKS

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, Ph.D., NPM, has decorated 12 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) with their new ranks. The ceremony, held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, was attended by dignitaries, including the Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Oyewunmi Olalere, and the Executive Secretary Police Trust Fund, Femi Mohammed Sheidu.

The promotion of these senior police officers is a significant milestone in their careers, and a testament to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving the Nigeria Police Force. The ceremony was a grand affair, with families, friends, and professional colleagues of the newly promoted officers in attendance to congratulate them on their achievement.

The newly promoted AIGs include:

- Emmanuel Adegbola Aina
- Enyinnaya Adiogu fsi
- Ronke Nurat Okunade fsi
- Johnson Oluwole Adenola
- Hassan Audu Yabanet
- Chinedu Oko
- Aminu Baba Raji
- Omolara Oloruntola
- Akoh Benedict Gabriel
- Tijani Ahmadu Abdullahi (rtd)
- Mohammed Usman
- Bretet Emmanuel

The newly promoted Commissioners of Police include:

- Sheik Mohammed Danko
- Abiola Reuben Olutunde
- Charles Dike
- Victor Erivwode
- Nnanna Oji Ama
- Micheal Falade
- Yakubu Dankaro
- Gabriel Elaigwu
- Emefile Tony Osifo fsi
- Umar Ahmed Chuso
- Aina Adesola
- Uduak Uta
- Sylvester Edogbanya fsi
- Musa Muhammed Sani
- Omoikhudu Philip
- Innocent Anagbado

The IGP congratulated the newly promoted officers and charged them to embrace innovative approaches to policing, gain public trust, and strengthen collaborations with the community they serve while respecting the rights of citizens. He emphasized the importance of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in policing, and urged the officers to continue to serve with dedication and commitment.
The promotion is part of the welfare packages implemented by the IGP, which has recorded the most promotions in the Force within the shortest time frame. The ceremony was a morale booster for the officers, who were visibly elated by the recognition of their hard work and dedication. The promotion is expected to motivate the officers to continue to serve with excellence and dedication, and to further enhance the performance of the Nigeria Police Force.
The decoration ceremony was a grand finale to the long wait for the newly promoted officers. The IGP's commitment to the welfare and development of police officers is evident in the promotion exercise, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the performance of the Force. The newly promoted officers are expected to continue to serve with dedication and commitment, and to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in policing.

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