The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) to the rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP).

However, the commission declined the promotion of 179 officers. Out of these, 176 had already retired while three were confirmed dead.

In a statement on Wednesday, PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani said the commission acted in line with due process. He explained that officers no longer in service cannot benefit from career advancement.

“The Commission also declined the promotion of 176 ASPs found to have retired from service and another 3 suspected to have died,” Ani said.

PSC Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Argungu, warned that the commission would not compromise discipline and fairness in promotions.

“The commission will no longer tolerate diversionary or unauthorised actions by serving officers. We have established channels for complaints, and we will ensure promotions are based strictly on merit and eligibility,” Argungu stated.

Names Among the Newly Promoted

Some of the newly promoted officers include Maidawa Yakubu, Edwin Thomas, Chagga Yakubu, Sabo Hassan, Omini Dickson, Bassey Alobo, Enyinnaya Ejimadu, Grace Okon, Rose Bassey, Fidelis Offorbuike, and Adamu Isa Audu.

Others are Elvina Ochia Chukwu of the FCID Special Fraud Unit in Lagos; Kyrian Igwe of the Enugu State Command; and Ndidiamaka Onwude, Officer in Charge of Juvenile Welfare in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

Also promoted are Rosemary Obianuju Egbo of Warri Area Command, Delta State; Tabitha Gotan; Uya Bassey Johnson of Abia State Command; and Elizabeth Ajik of the NPF-NCC, FCID.

The commission said the list has been forwarded to the Inspector-General of Police for immediate implementation.

The PSC has, in recent months, moved to strengthen career progression within the police, a force often criticised for poor morale and stalled promotions.

The commission insists that fairness, merit, and service records must guide every elevation.

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