The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of zone 2, AIG Olohundare Jimoh, has decorated newly promoted Senior Police Officers with new ranks following their promotion by the Police Service Commission.
AIG Jimoh decorated the officers at a decoration ceremony that took place at the MD Abubakar hall, Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos.
The promoted senior officers comprise five Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) namely: DCP Awoyale Olufemi, DCP Tajudeen Adisa, DCP Oluyemisi Ojo, DCP Abosede Salami and DCP Adetuberu Oluwatoyin.
Three Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) namely: ACP Olutekunbi E. Anuoluwapo, ACP Emmanuel Kayode and ACP Kenneth Iyayi.
Three Chief Superintendents of Police (CSP) namely: CSP Chidi Okoye, CSP Ibrahim Ali and CSP Ojebisi Wasiu Ademola.
Three Superintendents of Police (SPs) namely: SP Okanya Johnson, SP Mustapha Idowu, SP Salami Saheed; and twenty three Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) namely: DSP Adeyinka Busari, DSP Eguebor Evelyn, DSP Gimba Yaro, DSP Joseph Omokhodion, DSP Ganiyu Adeyomi among others.
Speaking at the event, AIG Jimoh congratulated the officers on their well deserved promotions.
He described their elevation as recognition of their dedication, professionalism, hard work and commitment to the discharge of their duties.
The AIG noted that promotion comes with higher responsibilities and more expectations.
He urged the promoted officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through greater commitment to duty, professionalism, respect for human rights and strict adherence to the rule of law.
AIG Jimoh appreciated the Police Service Commission for the timely promotion of deserving officers noting that such gesture would further boost morale and inspire more commitment among officers.
He also expressed profound gratitude to the 23rd Indigenous Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, for his visionary leadership, support and sustained commitment to the welfare of officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
DCP Oluyemisi Ojo, responding on behalf of the newly promoted officers, expressed appreciation to the Almighty God for His mercy and grace to witness another memorable achievement.
She also expressed a heartfelt gratitude to the Police Service Commission and the Inspector General of Police for finding them worthy of promotion.
DCP Oluyemisi particularly thanked AIG Jimoh for the honour of decorating them while acknowledging the AIG’s exemplary leadership, encouragement and support which she noted had positively impacted their career progression.
Ojo, on behalf of the promoted officers, assured the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, that they will remain committed and steadfast in the discharge of their duty.
She said they will uphold the core values of the Force in accordance with the law and demonstrate high professional standards, discipline, integrity and respect for fundamental human rights.
She reiterated their commitment to the professional discharge of the constitutional duties of the Nigeria Police Force in their respective areas of responsibility in line with international best practices.
The decoration ceremony was attended by members of Zone 2 headquarters management team, officers from Lagos and Ogun state Police Commands, families, friends and well wishers, and the press, who joined in celebrating the officers on their well deserved promotions.
