1,400 policemen promoted in Lagos
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa on Monday decorated 1,400 newly promoted officers with their new ranks at the command headquarters, Ikeja.
Idowu, who congratulated the newly promoted police officers, advised them to be more dedicated and committed to their duties.
“Nothing motivate a police officer more than extending his due to him in term of promotion as and when due.
“My greatest honour as a leader is to superintend over the promotion of my officers who have demonstrated consistent professional excellence, good service records and moral strength in the discharge of their functions,” he said.
The CP said that he was privileged to induct the total of 1,400 inspectors to the envious officer cadet of the Nigeria Police which is the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
“It means a lot because these personnel are transiting from inspectorate cadet to the strategy cadet of the Nigeria police Force, that is the decision making cadet of the Nigeria police.
“The new rank comes with some obligations in term of conduct, professional outlook, ability to dissect very complex internal security issue and take decision that would align with the law, align with the interest of the citizens they serve,” he said
According to him, the Inspector General of Police has said that promotion under his watch will now be based on merit and seniority.
“You are the first set that will benefit from this policy, you should be proud that you are earning it on your merit.
“I must remind you to whom much is given , much is expected, the IGP stands on very high profession ground and he expects his followers to manifest excellent in their conduct at all times,” he said.
He appealed to those promoted to be ready for the challenges that go with the position.
“There is no more excuse, always be guided by the fact that certain values brought you here, don’t change those values so that those excesses will not bring you down.
“I commit you to God and pray that He should continue to perfect your careers, sustain the strength of characters that brought you to where you are today and brighten your future.
“I congratulate you on behalf of the Lagos State Police family and the IGP, I wish you well and I welcome you to the prestigious cadet of the Nigeria Police Force,” he said.
Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Agency, congratulated those promoted and enjoined them to support, promote and defend their profession.
ASP Elizabeth Azamarogbe expressed gratitude to God and the Nigeria Police Force for the promotion, pledging to redouble efforts to justify the confidence reposed in her.
“I feel honored and great to be among the newly promoted officer, I thank the Almighty God and the Nigeria Police.
“Higher rank comes with higher responsibility, I will be more hardworking and be a role model to my younger officers,” she said.
