The Police Service Commission, PSC, has reaffirmed its commitment to merit, transparency and professionalism in the career progression of officers in the Nigeria Police Force.
This comes as the Commission approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police to Commissioners of Police.
The Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of the commission, Mr Torty Kalu made this statement in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
He said “the promotions followed successful performance in recent written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the PSC.”
He further said that “19 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were also elevated to the rank of DCPs, while 35 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were promoted to ACPs.’
The Chairman of the PSC, Mr Hashimu Argungu, has congratulated the newly promoted officers and described the elevations as ‘a recognition of merit, dedication, and excellence in service.’
Argungu urged the officers to redouble their efforts and justify their new ranks through unwavering commitment to effective policing and national security.
“The promotion is not an end but an opportunity to contribute more to the noble task of safeguarding lives and property.
“PSC will remain committed to transparency, merit, and adherence to global best practices in all promotion processes,” he said.