The Police Service Commission on Tuesday promoted four police officers currently lecturing at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, who have successfully completed various academic programmes and acquired PhD certificates.
The officers who appeared before the Commission on Tuesday include CSP Favour Fadawag; Inspector Shide Sunday; Inspector Oparaji Benjamin; Chetachi Ukwu; and Inspector Benjamin Wanger.
CSP Fadawag was promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police, while the three Inspectors were promoted to Assistant Superintendents of Police for now, until they are confirmed for further proper placement.
PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd), who presided over the extraordinary management meeting of the Commission, stated that other officers with additional professional certificates who have been engaged in such professional duties, such as lawyers, will soon be upgraded in line with public service requirements.
In a press statement, the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, quoted DIG Argungu as disclosing that the Commission will henceforth encourage merit and personal development as motivation for greater dedication and commitment to duty.
He promised that the Commission will continue to promote transparency and accountability in the conduct of its constitutional mandate and assured serving police officers that their welfare, including proper placement, will receive the Commission’s attention, Argungu stressed.
According to the PSC Chairman, all lecturers in the Police Academy who have additional certificates will be considered for promotion.
While disclosing that the Commission prioritises police welfare, Argungu stated that it will not fail to fight corruption not only in the Commands, Departments, but also in Police Colleges and the Academy.
Furthermore, Argungu said the Commission’s policy on whistle-blowing will soon be implemented in the Police Academy and all Police Colleges, and anyone found with corrupt tendencies will be sanctioned.
“We have to expose the enemies of our country; anyone found collecting money for admission into the Academy or recruitment into the Police will be dealt with according to the law of the land,” he remarked.
He congratulated the newly promoted officers and charged them to contribute their best to the service of their fatherland.
DIG Taiwo Lakanu commended the Chairman for his remarkable courage in facilitating the promotion of the officers with PhD certificates while continuing to lecture with Inspector ranks.
DIG Lakanu stated that he will continue to stand by him and ensure that the Commission succeeds in transforming the Nigeria Police Force for the better.
