The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 38 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and 100 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs).

The decision was made on Thursday, February 20, 2025, during an extraordinary plenary meeting at the commission’s corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.

The meeting was presided over by PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd) mni, and attended by Justice Adamu Paul Galmuje (rtd), DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission.

List of Newly Promoted DCPs

The officers promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police include:

Emmanuel Deenom, Olufemi Takeet, Yusuf Doki Sani, Joseph Habakkuk Anche, Faruku Umaru, Danladi Daura, Benedict Omotomilola Olomo, Bernard Adedayo Ojewale, Aminudeen Mohammed, Mohammed Lawal Bello, and Mohammed Sabo Haladu.

Others include Baba Gana Saje, Maman Bello Tambuwal, Abubakar Bello Mustapha, Haruna Adamu, Uzairu Abdullahi, Dashuwar Tepnyakas, Braide Elekima, Usman Garik, Musa Abdullahi, Kabiru Salisu, Uchenna Ani, Innocent Oguejiofor, Umuerie Mathew Obiuwevbi, Gabriel Odiaka Dibie, and Olufemi Olabanji Kayode (State CID, Osogbo, Osun State Command).

Also promoted are Ikenna Kenneth Ezeani (Force Secretary’s Office), Afolaranmi Omotayo, Ibrahim Yidi, Isyaku Usman, Rasaq Abdulsalam, Olajide Agboola, Chioma Onwukaike, Abayomi Agbana, Ibrahim Miringa Musa, Umar Sokoto Abubakar, James Ekanem Usen, and Dauda Buba Fika.

List of Newly Promoted ACPs

Some of the Chief Superintendents of Police promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police include:

Ibrahim Mohammed Agava, Akinloye Joseph Oyegade, Rilwanu Mohammed Dutse, Ibrahim Aliyu Jauro, Abdulmajid Isah, Fidelity Lohya Labong, Anthony Olusola Ojo, Ibrahim Muktar, Abdulrahman Idris, and Aminu Hamza.

Additional ACP promotions include Clement Ugochukwu Ezejiofor, Peter Obiyo Ihechere, Benjamin Chidozie Egbu, Joy Ugo Elemoke, Mansur Mahmud Tafida (Area Command, Ido Osi, Ekiti State), Mohammed Ibrahim (Second-in-Command, Zonal CID Zone 3, Yola), Jude Ohaja (State CID, Awka), and Chinyere Ajuolachi Akalaga (DPO, Lokogoma, FCT).

Others promoted are Godfrey Ogbeide Victor (Former DPO Utako, now Commander Scorpion Squad, Abattoir, FCT), Banawi Ishiaku (DPO Otu Jeremi, Ughelli South, Delta State), Abbas Abubakar (DPO Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom), and Celestine Tochukwu Umeh.

PSC Chairman’s Statement on Promotions

Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), reaffirmed the PSC’s commitment to granting well-deserved promotions to officers.

“The Commission will continue to be faithful in granting deserving police officers their due promotion. However, they should reciprocate the Commission’s faithfulness by rededicating themselves to the service of our country.”

DIG Argungu further emphasized the importance of focusing on national security, particularly in the fight against insurgency and banditry.

“The Commission expects that the war against insurgency and banditry should be given the required attention.”

Conclusion

The latest PSC Police Promotion 2025 signifies a major career advancement for 138 senior police officers, reinforcing the Commission’s dedication to rewarding officers for their service and commitment.

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the GS Foundation, has introduced an Advanced Police Facilitators Training to strengthen the instructional and leadership capabilities of officers.

The training, hosted at the National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Abuja, runs in two sessions from February 10 to 15 and February 17 to 22, 2025.

IGP Emphasizes Continuous Training for Police Reforms

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, represented by Commissioner of Police Rashad B. Afegbua, noted that participants were carefully chosen based on their exceptional performance in the Basic Facilitators Program.

This advanced training is designed to equip them with high-level facilitation skills, enabling them to train other officers and ensure a sustainable capacity-building framework within the Force.

The Nigeria Police Force expressed appreciation to UNDP and GS Foundation for their vital support in sponsoring the program, reinforcing the Force’s commitment to professionalism, excellence, and enhanced service delivery.

“The Force remains committed to personnel development and capacity building, recognizing its role in driving effective reforms in Nigeria’s policing system,” the statement read.

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In a major move to improve police welfare, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has presented insurance benefit cheques to the next of kin of 706 fallen officers.

He also unveiled the Nigeria Police Insurance Claims Management Portal (npfinsuranceclaimsmgt.ng) to streamline the claims process.

The event, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, saw the presence of the Force Management Team, senior police officers, insurance industry stakeholders, and beneficiaries.

“In a continued effort to enhance the welfare of police personnel and their families, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, today, 18th February 2025, presented insurance benefit cheques to the next of kin of 706 fallen officers and unveiled the Nigeria Police Insurance Claims Management Portal (npfinsuranceclaimsmgt.ng) at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Present at the event were members of the Force Management Team, Senior police officers, Insurance Industry stakeholders, and the beneficiaries of the scheme.”

This marks a significant step in addressing the backlog of unpaid insurance claims from 2010 to 2023, which had left many families in financial distress.

N20.84 Billion Disbursed to Over 7,000 Families

The IGP highlighted that the Force has, over eight phases, successfully disbursed N17.8 billion in benefits to 6,465 families. With this latest N2.99 billion disbursement under the ninth phase, the total insurance payout has now reached N20.84 billion, benefiting 7,171 families.

“The IGP emphasized the significance of this initiative in addressing the backlog of unsettled insurance claims dating from 2010 to 2023, which had caused financial hardship for many affected families.

Through sustained efforts, the Force has successfully disbursed benefits to 6,465 beneficiaries in eight phases, amounting to N17.8 billion.

Further demonstrating this commitment, the IGP announced the disbursement of an additional N2.99 billion to 706 beneficiaries covering policy years 2020–2024. This ninth phase brings the total insurance benefits paid to N20.84 billion, benefiting 7,171 families.”

New Insurance Portal for Faster Claims Processing

The newly launched Nigeria Police Insurance Claims Management Portal (npfinsuranceclaimsmgt.ng) is designed to simplify the insurance claims process, ensuring faster disbursements and greater transparency.

“The Nigeria Police Insurance Claims Management Portal (npfinsuranceclaimsmgt.ng), serves as a digital platform designed to streamline the insurance claims process, eliminate delays, and ensure seamless access to benefits, improving the overall welfare and promoting transparency in the system.

In line with this initiative, a specialized training programme has also been introduced for Insurance Desk Officers across 17 Zonal Commands and 37 State Commands to enhance efficiency in claims management and service delivery.”

Commitment to Police Welfare

The IGP reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to supporting the families of fallen officers while ensuring better welfare for serving and retired personnel.

“The IGP equally reiterates the continual strive of the Force’s management in providing succour for families of our fallen heroes and improving the welfare of serving and retired officers.”

This initiative underscores the IGP’s dedication to ensuring financial security for the families of deceased officers while fostering a transparent insurance claims system.

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