PSC promotes 7 AIGs to DIGs, charges them to uphold professionalism

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By Kingsley Omonobi

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven (7) Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs).

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The promotions, which are a result of merit, seniority, record of service and performance in a written examination and oral interview conducted on Friday at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, are part of efforts to strengthen the leadership cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.

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The newly promoted DIGs are:

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1. Zachariah Fera Achinyan, fdc (formerly AIG Zone 4, Makurdi)

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2. Zango Ibrahim Baba (formerly AIG Department of Logistics and Supply)

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3. Isyaku Mohammed (formerly AIG Armament, Force Headquarters, Abuja)

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4. Margaret Agebe Ochalla (formerly AIG FCID Annex, Lagos)

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5. Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, mni (formerly AIG Police Accounts and Budget, Force Headquarters, Abuja)

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6. Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, fdc (formerly AIG Zone 15, Maiduguri)

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7. Umar Shehu Nadada, mni (formerly AIG Zone 14, Katsina)

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This latest round of promotions follows the recent elevation of DIG Fayoade Adegoke to the substantive rank of DIG.

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A statement by the commission said, “He will now join the Force Management Team.

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“The promotions became necessary to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of eight (8) DIGs who previously occupied these strategic offices”.

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While congratulating the new DIGs, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (Rtd), charged them to live up to the expectations of their new offices.

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He urged them to prioritize national security and foster a cordial and productive working relationship with the Commission to ensure the continued development of the Nigeria Police Force.

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Some of the PSC Board Members who took part as examiners in the exercise included: Hon. Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, JSC (rtd); Dr. Taiwo Lakanu (DIG rtd & Chairman, PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters); and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani (Secretary to the Commission).

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