The Police Service Commission (PSC) has given its approval for the appointment of two new Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIG).
Frank Mba and Bala Ciroma have been selected for these prestigious positions, following the retirement of Ali Janga and John Amadi.
The announcement was made during the commission’s 21st plenary meeting, which was chaired by Solomon Arase.
According to a statement signed by Ikechukwu Ani, the police spokesperson, Bala Ciroma will be assuming the role previously held by Ali Janga, representing the North-East geo-political zone in the police management team. Meanwhile, Frank Mba will be taking over from John Amadi, representing the South-East zone.
In addition to the appointments, the commission also approved the promotion of 14 Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG), and 22 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP) to the rank of Commissioner.
Among the newly promoted AIGs are Abubakar Lawal, Alhassan Aminu, Abdul Umar, Shettima Zannah, Ebong Eyibio Ebong, Adepoju Ayiinde Ilori, Okon Okon Effiong, Echeng Eworo Echeng, Susan Ukpanukiema Horsfall, Bankole Lanre Sikiru, Oladimeji Yomi Olarewaju, Sani Gwarzo, and Odama Paul Ojeka.
The 22 Deputy Commissioners of Police who have been promoted to the rank of Commissioner include Abibo Deinma Reuben, Thomas Abraham Nabhoni, Wakil Abdul Salamai, Enyinnaya Inonachi, Ronke Nurat Okunade, Adekunle Ismail Olusokan, Hassan Abdu Yabnet, Festus Chinedu Oko, Aminu Baba Raji, Omolara Ibidun Oluntola, Akoh Benedict Gabriel, Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha, Bafda Magaji Jahun, Ahmadu Tijani Abdullahi, Mohamned Mu’azu, Bretet Emmanuel Simon, Ihebom M Chukuma, Shettima Mohamned Qurtu, Olatokunbo Maxwell Olabisi, Yusuf Mohammed Lawal, Monica Leo, and Abaniwonda Surajudeen Olufemi.
Furthermore, the commission also approved the promotion of 24 Assistant Commissioners of Police to the rank of Deputy Commissioners, including officers like Ezekiel Ibrahim, Mohammed Shamsudeen, Khan Salihu Usman, Wan Mantu Chongs, Baba Lawan Audu, Okon Etim Asuquo, Louis Chike Nwabuwa, Samuel Osman Onoja, Sa’ad Yahaya, and Ibrahim Jibrin, among others.
Additionally, the commission granted promotions to 39 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSP) to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP). Some of the officers promoted in this category include Joseph Udoh, Nze Helen Omeba, Uduaku Isaac Udom, Anthony Francis Etim, Benjamin Kelembus Bello, Abdullahi Idris Abubakar, Ogbonnaya Nwota, and Daiyabu Mohammed Ahmed, among others. The acting appointment of CSP Akande Bamidele to acting Assistant Commissioner of Police was also approved.
Solomon Arase, Chairman of the Police Service Commission, conveyed his congratulations to the newly promoted officers and urged them to dedicate themselves to the service of their nation.
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