The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has given 29 newly promoted senior police officers 90 days to present measurable action plans on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust, signalling a stronger emphasis on performance and accountability at the top hierarchy of the Nigeria Police Force.

Disu gave the directive on Tuesday while decorating two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

He said the elevation of the officers should translate into improved leadership, discipline and service delivery, stressing that promotion to higher ranks came with greater responsibility and a stronger obligation to justify public confidence.

The IGP directed each of the newly promoted officers to submit, within 90 days, a written performance plan containing specific and measurable targets for improving integrity, personnel welfare and public trust in their respective commands, departments, formations or offices.

He said he would personally review the submissions and monitor their implementation, making clear that the exercise was intended to translate the leadership expectations attached to their new ranks into concrete results.

Disu warned against corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, urging the officers to demonstrate the standards they expect from personnel under their command.

He also charged them to prioritise the welfare of police personnel, mentor younger officers and promote a culture of fairness, respect for human rights and prompt response to public concerns.

According to him, public confidence in the police must be earned through responsible conduct and professional service rather than the authority attached to official ranks.

The IGP congratulated the officers on their elevation, describing it as recognition of years of dedication, competence and service. He also acknowledged the sacrifices of their families, whose support, he said, had contributed to their professional advancement.

The newly decorated DIGs are Olaolu Adegbite and Morris Dankombo.
Those elevated to the rank of AIG are Omosanyin Olusegun, Ogbodo Ugobueze, Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe, Taylor Lennox Olanrewaju, Regina Cosmas Udoette, Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, Nwogoh Martin, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, Ibrahim D. Gotan and Danjuma I. Yahaya.

The 17 newly promoted CPs are Nache Bashir Liman, Sirajo Lawal Salihu, Ayeleye Adegboyega E., Isiaka O. Salau, Usman Shaik Adamu, Aminu Maiwada Garba, Abdulkarim Musa Waziri, Muhammad Yusuf Adamu, Sani Adamu Nufawa, Bello M. Adamu, Okezie Chikezie C., Aminu Usman Gusau, Abiodun Onuoha, Salisu Bello Fago, Adegoke A. Alani, Wuwa Auwal Muhammad and Benedict U. Agbo.
Disu thanked President Bola Tinubu for his continued support for the police and commended the Police Service Commission for what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion exercise.

He reminded the officers that while ranks were conferred, respect had to be earned through conduct, urging them to wear their new positions with humility and a commitment to service.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday.