IGP Disu Decorates 13 New AIGs, 17 Commissioners of Police After Promotion of 30 Senior Officers

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday decorated 30 senior officers recently promoted to the ranks of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) and Commissioner of Police (CP), describing their elevation as a call to greater responsibility and exemplary leadership.

The decoration ceremony, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, recognised the officers’ years of dedicated and meritorious service to the Nigeria Police Force.

Addressing the newly promoted officers, the IGP congratulated them on their achievements, noting that their promotions were earned through commitment, professionalism and sacrifice.

Disu acknowledged the personal cost of policing, recalling that many officers had missed birthdays, family celebrations and other significant milestones while serving the nation. He also commended their families for their unwavering support and sacrifices throughout the officers’ careers.

The police chief urged the newly decorated officers to discharge their duties with integrity, humility and compassion, stressing that effective leadership begins with prioritising the welfare of personnel under their command.

He encouraged them to build public trust through professionalism, mentor younger officers and uphold the values expected of their new ranks.

“The responsibility that comes with these promotions demands exemplary leadership, accountability and dedication to service,” the IGP said, while reaffirming the Force’s commitment to the welfare and professional development of its personnel.

Newly Decorated AIGs
The 13 newly decorated Assistant Inspectors-General of Police are:
Obono Nnaghe Itam
Bassey Samuel Ewah
Osagie John Agans-Irabor
Monday Agbonika
Iyamah Daniel Edobor
Isah Danladi Nda
Akaninyene Ifebem Ezima
Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu
Bello Rashid Afegbua
Hycenth Azuka Edozie
Haruna Alaba Yahaya
Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari
Betty Enekpen Otimenyin
Newly Decorated Commissioners of Police
The 17 newly promoted Commissioners of Police are:
Nelson Nwamanna
Bolanle Aremu Murtala
Danbaba Mohammed Labbo
Ajayi Oluyemi
Rita Oyintare Oki
Iya Umar Mohammed
Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu
Nurudeen A. Sabo
Tijani Murtala
Yakubu Mohammed
Ibrahim Lukunche Usman
Akingbade C. Adeyinka
Mohammed Hassan Ahmed
Samuel Erale Etaifo
Taiwo A. Adedeji
Ibrahim Umar D. Zungura
Zainab Audu Pembi

The ceremony attracted several dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Oyekachukwu Ibezim; APC Deputy National Woman Leader, Hajia Zainab Ibrahim; Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, who represented the state governor; Engr. Ken Ekwemigo, representing the Governor of Anambra State; His Royal Highness Clement Ikolo; Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche; and Brigadier-General K.C. Uwa.

The Nigeria Police Force said it remains committed to enhancing the welfare, professional growth and operational readiness of its personnel while strengthening public confidence in policing across the country.