PSC Approves Promotion Of Officers To DIG, AIG, ASPs

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Funsho Adegboye to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police.

This development was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by the PSC spokesperson, Torty Kalu.

The statement added that the commission also approved the promotion of Commissioners of Police Danjuma Aboki and Dansabo Idi to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police.

According to Kalu, the promotions followed a rigorous and merit-based process, including successful written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the Commission.

The statement partly read, “The Police Service Commission has approved the elevation of one DIG, two AIGs and over 26,000 Inspectors following its third Plenary Meeting held today.

“The Commission, under the chairmanship of DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd), ratified the promotion of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Funsho Adegboye to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police.

“Furthermore, Commissioners of Police Danjuma Aboki and Dansabo Idi were promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police. Their promotions followed a rigorous and merit-based process, including successful written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the Commission.”

Naija News reports that the Commission also approved the promotion of 26,119 Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police II.

“In a landmark decision reflecting its commitment to career progression, the Commission also approved the promotion of 26,119 Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police II. This promotion is based on their outstanding performance in the recently concluded Departmental Selection Board Examination,” Kalu added.

The PSC Chairman, Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the newly promoted officers and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to transparency and merit-based promotions. He urged the officers to see their new ranks as a call to greater responsibility and service.

He also commended the PSC Standing Committee on Nigeria Police Force Matters, led by DIG Taiwo Lakanu (retd.), for its role in the examination and interview processes.