By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, Inspector-General of Police, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior officers across the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to improve personnel welfare and morale.
According to a statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer on Saturday, the promotions cut across all commands and formations nationwide.
The breakdown is: 165 Sergeants, promoted to inspector, 73 Corporals promoted to Sergeant, 17,714 Constables promoted to Corporal.
IGP Disu said timely promotion is a key part of the Force’s human resource strategy and is meant to reward diligence, professionalism, and dedication. He described career progression as central to institutional development and merit-based advancement.
The IGP congratulated the officers and urged them to see the promotion as a call to greater responsibility, discipline, and respect for human rights and the rule of law.
The Nigeria Police Force said it remains committed to rewarding hard work and strengthening capacity in line with global policing standards.
