IGP DECORATES ORUTUGU, OTHERS TO THE RANK OF ASSISTANCE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, COMMISSIONER

THE inspector General of Police, IGP Rilwan Disu has charges the newly decorated officers to lead with integrity and no tolerance for misconduct.

The IGP gave the charge during the decoration of thirteen (13) newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and seventeen (17) newly promoted Commissioners of Police. 

He told them to be proud of their ranks as they have worked so hard and earned it.

Disu noted that the occasion represents yet another significant milestone in the career progression of distinguished officers who have, through years of dedicated service, earned the confidence of this institution.

The IGP said, "I expect you to lead with uncompromising integrity, with no tolerance for misconduct, abuse of office, or corruption. But I also expect you to lead with humanity. The officers under your command are watching not just what you demand of them, but what you protect them from, what you fight for on their behalf, and whether you see them as people, not just personnel. A Force that takes care of its own is a Force its own will die defending."

"To our newly decorated Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police, wear this rank with humility, but also with pride. You earned it. Somewhere tonight, a young officer joining this Force is hoping to become what you already are. Lead in a way worthy of that hope.

The IGP congratulates the newly decorated describing their promotion as a testament to their professionalism, resilience, and dedication. He said the promotion reaffirm the resolve of his office to sustain a promotion system that rewards merit, competence, and performance.

"I will not pretend this promotion comes at an easy time. You are stepping into higher command while our officers face real strain: a demanding security environment, long separations from family, and the daily weight of public expectation. I know what it costs to serve under those conditions, because many of you have paid that cost personally. Missed birthdays.Months away from home. Nights in the field while your families held things together without you. That sacrifice is not lost on this institution, and it will not be forgotten."

"And yet, despite all of that, you rose. That is precisely why you stand here today. This rank is not just a reward for the past. It is this Force's vote of confidence in what you will do next. You are now the officers other officers will look to when things are hardest. Your calm will become their calm. Your discipline will become their standard.

The IGP while appreciating the support of the president and commander in Chief of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu charge them to continually build a modern, intelligence-led, technology-driven Force for Safer streets. Protected families. Communities that trust the Nigerian Police because it has earned the trust of Nigerians through fairness and respect. 

IGP Disu added that public confidence is not a public relations exercise. It is the difference between a tip that saves a life and a silence that costs one. He pledge commitment to the continued welfare, training and development of officer.

"This institution remains committed to your welfare, your training, and your development. I ask, in return, that you mentor those coming up behind you the way you wished someone had mentored you: honestly, patiently, and with belief in what they could become."

"To the families gathered here today, this rank belongs to you as much as it does to the officer wearing it. Every posting you endured alone, every worry you carried in silence, every sacrifice you made without recognition, thank you. Your strength made this possible."

Speaking after the decoration, the nearly decorated Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG ikioye Orutugu appreciated the IGP for noticing the job done. 

He described the promotion as "The reward for hardwork is more work." He said this will spur him and his colleagues to sit up and do more.

AIG Orutugu appreciated his family and friends for the support in the discharge of his duties while pledging to do more in ensuring the safety of lives and property.