POLICE WELFARE: IGP APPROVES PROMOTION OF 10,581 INSPECTORS, RANK & FILE

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has granted authorization for the elevation of ten thousand, five hundred and eighty-one (10,581) deserving junior officers of the Inspectorate Cadre, as well as the Ranks and File

In accordance with the directive, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police overseeing the Department of Finance and Administration (DIG DFA) has been charged with coordinating efforts alongside the Commissioner of Police (Welfare) to commence the promotion process promptly.

The breakdown of promotions includes :nine thousand, eight hundred and thirty-one (9,831) Police Constables slated to be promoted to the rank of Corporal; eighty-one (81) Corporals to advance to the rank of Sergeant; and six hundred and sixty-nine (669) officers set to progress from the rank of Sergeants to Inspectors.

The Inspector General of Police while stressing the zeal of the Force leadership to fostering a culture of meritocracy and career advancement, reiterates the pivotal role of timely promotions in enhancing the morale of officers and bolstering the overall effectiveness of the Force, noting that it serves as cornerstones in sustaining the ongoing manpower development initiatives of the Nigeria Police Force. He, however, reassured that promotions in the Force will be solely on merit.