Nigeria Police Force Warns Against Unethical Lobbying for Special Promotions

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has raised an alarm over the increasing cases of personnel lobbying for special promotions, warning officers against such unethical behavior. The warning was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The statement declared that lobbying for special promotions through unofficial means is unethical and will attract severe disciplinary action in accordance with extant laws and regulations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force has observed a surge in lobbying and unofficial requests for special promotions, triggered by misinformation spread by certain media platforms.
  • The Force has warned that such actions are unethical and will be met with strict disciplinary measures.
  • The accelerated promotions recently approved by the Police Service Commission were part of a well-structured reward system set up by the police leadership to recognize officers who have demonstrated outstanding performance, uncommon bravery, professional excellence, and commitment to duty.
  • The Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, merit, and due process in all personnel decisions, urging personnel to remain dedicated and maintain discipline.
  • The Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has defended the special promotion of 38 officers, stating that they were promoted in line with a recently introduced policy that guarantees accelerated promotion for recipients of the Police Officer of the Year award or those who earn consecutive commendations from the Inspector-General of Police.
  • The promotions were not routine but transformational in the history of the Nigeria Police Force, with the officers being selected from a pool of over 300,000 personnel across the country for their distinguished service.

Statistics:

  • The Police Service Commission approved the accelerated promotions for deserving officers who had distinguished themselves through exemplary service.
  • The Security Force has a total of 300,000 personnel across the country who are eligible for promotion.
  • 38 officers were promoted in line with a recently introduced policy that guarantees accelerated promotion for recipients of the Police Officer of the Year award or those who earn consecutive commendations from the Inspector-General of Police.

Sources:

  • A statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
  • The Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun's statement defending the special promotion of 38 officers.