The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has given 29 newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force 90 days to submit actionable plans aimed at improving integrity, personnel welfare and public trust in their respective commands and departments.
Disu directed the officers to develop measurable targets tailored to their responsibilities, stressing that the plans must promote accountability, strengthen discipline and improve service delivery across the Force.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, he gave the directive during the decoration ceremony of two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and 17 Commissioners of Police.
The IGP said the action plans would be reviewed and monitored to ensure that the officers translated their new ranks into measurable improvements in policing.
He charged them to maintain zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, noting that effective leadership must begin with personal example.
On personnel welfare, Disu urged the officers to prioritise mentorship, encourage younger officers and provide adequate support for personnel under their command.
He added that the quality of officers developed during their tenure would remain an important measure of their leadership.
Addressing public confidence in the Force, the IGP urged the newly promoted officers to support the ongoing repositioning of the Nigeria Police Force into a professional, accountable, intelligence-led and people-oriented institution.
He stressed that public trust could only be earned through fairness, respect for human rights and prompt responses to citizens’ needs.
Disu reminded the officers that promotion was not merely a reward for years of service but a call to greater responsibility and accountability.
He also acknowledged the sacrifices made by their families, particularly the challenges associated with prolonged absence from home, transfers and missed family occasions.
The IGP commended the Police Service Commission for what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion process, while appreciating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Force.
He urged the officers to wear their new ranks with pride and humility, adding that while rank was conferred by the Commission, respect was earned through conduct.
The ceremony marked the formal promotion of the 29 senior officers in recognition of their years of service, dedication and demonstrated competence.