The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday, March 24, 2026, formally decorated 30 senior officers recently promoted to the ranks of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) and Commissioner of Police (CP), reaffirming a commitment to merit-based leadership and institutional reform within the Force.
The ceremony, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall in Abuja, follows the recent elevation of 84 senior officers, including 54 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP) and Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP).
Addressing the officers, the IGP described the promotions as a recognition of professionalism, discipline, and capacity, stressing that they represent more than rewards.
According to him, the appointments are a strategic investment in strengthening leadership to meet growing national expectations for a more effective, accountable, and responsive police force.
He charged the newly decorated officers to demonstrate exemplary leadership and enforce strict standards, emphasising a zero-tolerance policy for indiscipline, corruption, and dereliction of duty across commands.
Reiterating his reform agenda, Disu underscored the importance of people-centered policing, noting that respect for human rights and community engagement remain fundamental operational principles.
He also announced that all newly promoted AIGs will participate in a mandatory Strategic Leadership Retreat beginning March 24, 2026.
The programme, organised in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, aims to strengthen leadership capacity and promote modern policing ethics.
Among those decorated as AIGs were AIG Christopher Ado Emmanuel; AIG Joseph Eribo; AIG Miller Gajere Dantawaye; AIG Henry Ifeanyi Uche; AIG Olanrewaju Peter Ogunlowo; AIG Mohammed Dahiru; AIG Dankombo Faling Morris; AIG Bello Shehu; AIG Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba; AIG Ahmed Musa; AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh; AIG Simeon Udofia Akpanudom, and AIG Haruna Olufemi.
Also decorated at the event were CP Abdulrahim Audu Shaibu, CP Sarah Idowu Ehindero, and CP Rebbecca Uchenna Okereke, among other newly elevated Commissioners of Police.
The event drew a number of prominent dignitaries, including former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, former First Lady Patience Jonathan, retired IGP Sunday Ehindero, and former Imo State Deputy Governor Placid Njoku.
Representatives of state governments and security institutions were also present, highlighting the broader institutional support for ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force.
