Jigawa CP decorates newly promoted officers 
By Ali Baba-Inuwa
The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police has decorated newly promoted senior police officers in a colourful ceremony held at the Command’s conference hall, State Headquarters Dutse, following their elevation to various superior ranks in recognition of their meritorious service, professional competence, dedication and contributions to the Nigeria Police Force.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, stated this in a statement in Dutse.
Adam said that the ceremony was presided over by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala.
“The ceremony, presided over by the Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips, was attended by members of the Command Management Team, Divisional Police Officers, senior officers from the Command, relatives of the beneficiaries and other well-wishers who witnessed the memorable occasion,” he said.
Adam said that the newly promoted officers includedone Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Oladeselu Adebayo, one Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Mohammed Lawal and six Chief Superintendent of Police among others.
“The newly promoted officers and their respective ranks are as follows:From Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)Oladeselu O. Adebayo.
“From Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)Mustapha Mohammed Lawal.
“From Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP)Mustapha Mohammed Dahiru.
Gambo Abubakar.Abdul Halliru, Shehu Umar. Aminu Sani and Mohammed Aliyu S.
“From Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to Superintendent of Police (SP)Mohammed Abdullahi, Ahmed Sani, Juliana Oba, Bashir Ahmed, Adamu Dandija, Aminu Garba, Aminu and Mohammed.
“From Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)Usman Lawan, Yusuf Sunday, Yohanna Alkali, Abdul Ilu and Mohammed Siba.
“In his goodwill message delivered on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, the Commissioner of Police, congratulated the newly promoted officers on their well-deserved elevation, describing the promotion as recognition of their dedication, commitment, professionalism and invaluable contributions to policing,” he said.
Adam said that the CP reminded the officers that promotion comes with greater responsibilities, higher expectations and increased accountability.
“He charged them to see their new ranks not merely as symbols of authority but as renewed calls to service, leadership and sacrifice.
“He further warned them to demonstrate exemplary leadership, uphold the highest standards of discipline, integrity and professionalism, respect the fundamental rights of citizens, and remain committed to the core values of the Nigeria Police Force. He also encouraged them to mentor junior officers, promote teamwork and discharge their duties with fairness, humility and a strong sense of responsibility.
“The Commissioner emphasised that the Inspector General of Police expects all promoted officers to justify the confidence reposed in them by redoubling their efforts towards ensuring public safety, maintaining law and order, and strengthening public trust in the Police.
“In her vote of thanks on behalf of the newly promoted officers, the newly decorated Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP O. O. Adebayo, expressed profound appreciation to the Inspector General of Police for finding them worthy of promotion and to the Commissioner of Police and the Command’s Management Team for their support and participation in the ceremony.
“She assured that the promoted officers would justify the confidence reposed in them through renewed dedication, loyalty, discipline and commitment to effective service delivery.
“The ceremony concluded with goodwill messages and congratulations from colleagues, family members and well-wishers, who joined in celebrating the officers’ career milestones.
“The Jigawa State Police Command congratulates all the newly promoted officers and wishes them greater success as they assume the responsibilities attached to their new ranks,” he said.
Comments