Segun Akanni, Toronto, Canada The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has approved the mass promotion of Inspectors and members of rank and file of the Force who are due for promotion to their next ranks.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, in a statement on Friday, said the promotion was part of the on-going measures geared towards boosting the morale of police officers and the concern for the welfare of the officers and men of the Force.
However, the statement did not give the number of the beneficiaries of the mass promotion exercise.
It added that the promotion was based on merit, seniority, commitment and dedication to duties.
“The IG admonished the newly promoted officers to see their elevation as a mark of additional responsibility and a call to rededicate themselves to their professional callings,” the statement said.
It further quoted Idris as urging the beneficiaries to uphold ethical standards and the fundamental human rights of Nigerians in the discharge of their duties at all times.
He also admonished them to continue to carry out their duties in conformity with the international core values of policing and best practices.
