The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has charged newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability while shunning corruption and abuse of power.
Disu gave the charge on Tuesday during the decoration ceremony for the newly promoted senior officers at the Force Headquarters.
Congratulating the officers on their elevation, the IGP described the promotions as recognition of their dedication, resilience and years of meritorious service to the Nigeria Police Force.
He said their new ranks come with greater responsibilities, adding that they had earned the confidence of the Force through their professionalism and commitment to duty.
Acknowledging the sacrifices made by officers in the course of their careers, Disu said: “I understand the toll of serving under such circumstances because many of you have personally borne those burdens.
“Missed birthdays, months spent away from home, nights in the field while your families yearned for your presence.
“Those sacrifices have not gone unnoticed.”
The police chief reminded the newly promoted officers that they had become role models whose conduct would influence the next generation of police personnel.
“This rank is not merely a reward for past achievements.
“It represents the Force’s confidence in your future contributions.
“Your character will serve as the example, and your discipline will set the standard,” he said.
Disu urged them to discharge their responsibilities with integrity and compassion while rejecting every form of misconduct.
“I expect you to lead with unwavering integrity, exhibiting zero tolerance for any form of misconduct, abuse of power, or corruption.
“Additionally, I expect you to lead with compassion.
“The officers under your command are observing to determine if you genuinely care for them as individuals, rather than merely as personnel,” he added.
The IGP also reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to building a modern, intelligence-driven and technology-oriented police service while strengthening public confidence.
“We must persist in our efforts to create a modern, intelligent, and technology-oriented police force, but we must never forget the underlying purpose—safer streets, safeguarded families, and communities that have faith in us,” he said.
Emphasising the importance of public confidence in policing, Disu stated:”Public trust is not merely a public relations initiative.
“It represents the distinction between obtaining information that can save lives and the silence that ensues when trust is eroded.”
He assured officers of the Force leadership’s continued commitment to their welfare, training and career development, while encouraging the newly promoted officers to mentor junior colleagues and uphold the core values of the Nigeria Police Force.
The IGP also commended the families of the officers for their support and sacrifices.
“To the families present here today, this rank is as much yours as it is the officers’.
“Every assignment you faced alone, every concern you bore in silence, and every sacrifice you made without acknowledgement contributed to this accomplishment,” he said.
Disu further appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his support for the Nigeria Police Force and praised the Police Service Commission for conducting what he described as a transparent, fair and credible promotion exercise.
He urged the newly decorated officers to wear their new ranks with humility and continue to inspire confidence through exemplary leadership.
He said: “Lead in a way that inspires hope. Together, we will continue to build a Nigeria Police Force that is professional, disciplined, accountable and unwavering in its service to the people of Nigeria.”
