The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted four police officers currently teaching at the Police Academy in Wudil, Kano.
The commission disclosed this in a statement made available to NATIONAL TELESCOPE by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani on Tuesday.
According to PSC, the promotion of the officers who recently earned their PhD degrees is in recognition of their academic achievements and dedication to personal development.
The promoted officers include CSP Favour Fadawag, who advanced to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, and Inspectors Shide Sunday, Oparaji Benjamin Chetachi Ukwu, and Benjamin Wanger, who were all elevated to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police, with further placements under review.
PSC Chairman, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, commended the officers’ accomplishments during an extraordinary meeting of the Commission.
He emphasised that more officers with additional professional qualifications, such as lawyers, would soon be considered for promotion, aligning with public service standards.
DIG Argungu reiterated the PSC’s commitment to promoting merit, encouraging personal development, and ensuring the welfare of police officers.
He added that all lecturers at the Police Academy holding advanced qualifications would be eligible for promotion.
The PSC Chairman also highlighted the Commission’s dedication to fighting corruption within police institutions, including police colleges and the academy.
He announced plans to extend the Commission’s whistleblower policy to the Police Academy and all police colleges, promising strict action against any officers involved in corrupt practices, particularly regarding admissions or recruitment.
Congratulating the newly promoted officers, DIG Argungu urged them to continue their dedication in service to the nation. Retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu commended the Chairman’s commitment to merit-based promotion and pledged his support for the Commission’s efforts to improve the Nigeria Police Force.
