Nigeria, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated 29 newly promoted senior police officers with their new ranks with a directive to submit 90-day action plans with measurable targets on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust.

The decorated Officers who received their new ranks on Tuesday included two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) and were decorated at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The IGP, according to a statement issued by the Police spokesman, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the directive was aimed at translating the principles of accountability, effective leadership and people-oriented policing into measurable results across police commands, departments and formations.

Disu also acknowledged the contributions and sacrifices of the officers’ families, saying their support had played an important role in sustaining their careers.

The newly decorated DIGs are; Olaolu Adegbite and Morris Dankombo. Those elevated to the rank of AIG are Omosanyin Olusegun, Ogbodo Ugobueze, Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe, Taylor Lennox Olanrewaju, Regina Cosmas Udoette, Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, Nwogoh Martin, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, Ibrahim D. Gotan and Danjuma I. Yahaya.

The 17 newly promoted Commissioners of Police are; Nache Bashir Liman, Sirajo Lawal Salihu, Ayeleye Adegboyega E., Isiaka O. Salau, Usman Shaik Adamu, Aminu Maiwada Garba, Abdulkarim Musa Waziri, Muhammad Yusuf Adamu, Sani Adamu Nufawa, Bello M. Adamu, Okezie Chikezie C., Aminu Usman Gusau, Abiodun Onuoha, Salisu Bello Fago, Adegoke A. Alani, Wuwa Auwal Muhammad and Benedict U. Agbo.

The IGP expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force.

He also commended the Police Service Commission, PSC for what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion exercise.

The IGP further acknowledged the contributions and sacrifices of the newly promoted officers' families, recognising their support as an important factor in sustaining the officers throughout their careers.

What the 90-Day Directive Means for Police Leadership

Beyond the decoration ceremony, the IGP's directive places renewed emphasis on performance, accountability and public-oriented policing.

By demanding measurable action plans, the police leadership is seeking to ensure that promotions translate into tangible improvements in service delivery rather than simply representing career advancement.

The focus on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust also highlights three important areas that remain central to strengthening the relationship between the police and the communities they serve.

As the newly promoted officers assume their elevated responsibilities, attention will be on how effectively they translate the IGP's 90-day expectations into practical results across their respective commands and formations.