PSC approves Egbetokun for DIG, Mba, others for AIGs, other promotions

The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of AIG Egbetokun Adeolu as Deputy Inspector General of Police.

The commission also approved the promotion of CP Frank Mba and 23 others as Assistant Inspectors General of Police.

The PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement on Tuesday explained that the appointment and promotions were some of the highlights of the 19th Plenary Meeting of the Commission which held in Abuja on Tuesday and presided over by the Commission’s acting Chairman, Justice Clara Ogunbiyi.

The commission also approved the promotion of 37 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners, 118 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners, 316 Superintendents of Police to Chief Superintendents, eight Assistant Superintendents of Police to Deputy Superintendents and 61Inspectors of Police to Assistant Superintendents 11.

“The Commission considered and approved the confirmation and promotion of 4,449 Assistant Superintendents of Police 11 to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendents of Police 1.

“The Commissioners of Police and Deputies have already appeared for an interactive/ promotion interview, a condition for their consideration for promotion.

“Justice Ogunbiyi, the acting Chairman of the Commission urged the newly promoted Officers to rededicate themselves to the service of the nation.
She said the Commission will continue to ensure that Police promotions are regular and motivational to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Officers” the statement added.