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Nigeria police IG approves promotion for 374 officers in Kwara

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Inspector-General of Police has approved the promotion of 374 officers in the Kwara State Police Command.
  • The promotions include 365 constables to corporal, two corporals to sergeant, five sergeants to inspector, and two superintendents to chief superintendent.
  • The Commissioner of Police congratulated the officers, emphasizing that promotion is both a reward and a call to greater responsibility.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has approved the promotion of 374 officers within the Kwara State Police Command. This move aims to reward diligence, professionalism, and dedicated service in the Nigeria Police Force.

This promotion is a recognition of the commitment, sacrifice and invaluable contributions of the beneficiaries to the maintenance of law and order in Kwara State and the country at large.

— Ojo AdekimiThe Commissioner of Police in Kwara State described the promotion as recognition of officers' contributions.

The nationwide promotion exercise saw 365 police constables elevated to the rank of corporal. Additionally, two corporals were promoted to sergeant, five sergeants advanced to inspector, and two superintendents were promoted to chief superintendent. Police Public Relations Officer Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi announced the details.

Kwara State Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi congratulated the newly promoted officers. He described the elevation as recognition of their commitment, sacrifice, and invaluable contributions to maintaining law and order in the state and the country. Adekimi stressed that promotion serves as both a reward for performance and a call to greater responsibility.

Promotion is both a reward for good performance and a call to greater responsibility. Officers who have benefited from this exercise must remain disciplined, professional and committed to the core values of the Nigeria Police Force.

— Ojo AdekimiThe Commissioner of Police emphasized the dual nature of promotion as reward and responsibility.

"Officers who have benefited from this exercise must remain disciplined, professional and committed to the core values of the Nigeria Police Force," Adekimi stated. He urged the promoted personnel to rededicate themselves to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and public safety. The commissioner also commended the Inspector-General for prioritizing personnel welfare, career progression, and institutional development, noting the positive impact on officer morale.

The Inspector-General of Police has demonstrated unwavering commitment to personnel welfare, career advancement and the overall development of the Nigeria Police Force.

— Ojo AdekimiThe Commissioner of Police commended the Inspector-General for prioritizing personnel welfare.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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