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Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged the newly elevated Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to uphold the highest levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

He stressed that their elevation marks the beginning of greater responsibilities, not simply a reward for their past achievements.

At the decoration ceremony for the newly promoted senior officers, the IGP congratulated them on attaining another significant milestone in their policing careers, describing the promotions as a deserved recognition of their dedication, resilience and years of outstanding service to the Nigeria Police Force.

He stated that the officers earned the confidence of the Force through their professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty.

The police chief acknowledged the enormous sacrifices made by officers throughout their careers, including prolonged periods away from their families, difficult working conditions and the constant pressure of meeting public expectations.

“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,” he remarked.

Disu reminded the newly promoted officers that their higher ranks place them in positions where junior personnel would look up to them for leadership and direction.

“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 asserted.

He urged them to lead with unquestionable integrity while warning against corruption, abuse of authority and every other 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 stated.

The IGP further highlighted the need to continue building a modern, intelligence-driven and technology-focused police force while strengthening community engagement.

“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 stated.

He noted that public confidence remains a vital ingredient for effective policing.

“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 remarked.

Disu assured officers that the Police leadership would continue to prioritise their welfare, capacity development and career advancement, while encouraging the newly promoted officers to mentor younger personnel and preserve the core values of the Force.

Addressing the families of the officers, he praised their unwavering support and sacrifices, saying the promotions were equally a recognition of their resilience.

“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 acknowledgment contributed to this accomplishment,” he expressed.

The IGP also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his sustained support for the Nigeria Police Force and commended the Police Service Commission for ensuring that the promotion exercise remained transparent, fair and credible.

He concluded by encouraging the newly decorated AIGs and CPs to wear their new ranks with humility and honour, reminding them that the next generation of officers now sees them as examples to follow.

“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,” he said.

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