The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has authorised the promotion of ten thousand, Five hundred and eighty one (10,581) deserving junior officers.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on X, said the IGP authorised the promotion of 10,581 deserving junior officers of the inspectorate Cadre, and the Rank and File on Friday.
In line with this directive, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police overseeing the Department of Finance and Administration (DIG DFA) has been tasked 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, and 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 IGP emphasised on the zeal of the Force leadership to fostering a culture of meritocracy and career advancement which reiterates the pivotal role of timely promotions in enhancing the morale of officers and boosting the overall effectiveness of the Force.
He also noted that it serves as cornerstones in sustaining the ongoing manpower development initiatives of the NPF, and he however reassured that promotions in the Force will be solely on merit.
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The NPF therefore extended its heartfelt congratulations to all officers slated for promotion and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and service to the nation.
