Abuja, Nigeria – March 25, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at bolstering the leadership and operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, Ph.D., NPM, presided over the decoration ceremony of 39 newly promoted senior officers at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The event, held at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, saw 20 Commissioners of Police (CPs) elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) and 19 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) promoted to the rank of CP.
The promotions, approved by the Police Service Commission at the IGP’s request, reflect the IGP’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding officers for their dedication and service. This initiative marks a period of significant advancement within the Force, showcasing the IGP’s innovative policies and rapid promotion of deserving personnel.
Among the newly decorated AIGs are:
- Fasuba Olabode
- Musibau Ajani
- Aliyu Abubakar
- Patrick Adedeji Atayero
- Gyogon Grimah
- Olaiya Victor Mobolaji
- Chukwudi Ariekpere
- Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu
- Olaolu Adegbite
- Godwin Eze
- Disu Olatunji Rilwan
- Alausa Tolani
- Kareem Musa
- Mohammed Shehu Dalijan
- Dan-Mamman Shawulu
- Clement Robert
- Musa Auwal Mohammed
- Thomas Abraham Nabhoni
- Abel Jangnap Zwalchir
- Ifeanyi Uka
The newly promoted Commissioners of Police include: - Usman Tahir
- Sunday Okoebor
- Ayodeji Faniyan
- Saka Adewale Ajao
- Omole Ola
- Hope Okafor
- Ajo Geofrey Oroue
- Olufunke Ogunbode
- Stephen Ogedengbe
- Iyabode Oluwatoyin Agbaminoja
- Adebowale Lawal
- Ojo Adekimi
- Yemi Oyeniyi
- Obasi Okereke
- Moses Ottah
- Felix Nnebue
- Gazali Abdulsalam
- Fidelis Ogarabe
- Olubode Ojajuni
The ceremony was graced by notable dignitaries, including former Senate President David Mark, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (represented by Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan), former Ekiti State Governor Otunba Niyi Adebayo, former Akwa-Ibom House of Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, members of the Force Management Team, and families of the promoted officers.
IGP Egbetokun congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to embrace a strategic and progressive approach to policing. He emphasized the importance of propagating ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing the Force’s operational effectiveness.
Signed:
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
March 25, 2025
