By Oluwakemi Kindness
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu has directed newly promoted senior officers to submit plans outlining measurable targets on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust within 90 days.
He gave the directive on Tuesday at a decoration ceremony for two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and 17 Commissioners of Police.
The IGP said promotion is not a reward but a call to greater responsibility and accountability.
He outlined three priorities for the officers: integrity, the welfare of their personnel and public trust.
On integrity, he demanded zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, urging the officers to lead by example.
He also charged them to mentor younger officers and prioritise the welfare of personnel under their command.
The police chief said effective leadership would be measured not only by achievements during their tenure but also by the quality of officers they leave behind.
On public trust, he urged the officers to drive the force’s repositioning into a professional, accountable, intelligence-led and people-oriented institution.
He said public confidence could only be built through fairness, respect for human rights and prompt responses to the needs of communities.
The IGP said the written plans must contain clear and measurable targets tied to the officers’ respective commands, departments or offices.
He added that the plans would be reviewed and monitored.
The police chief also acknowledged the sacrifices of the officers’ families, including late nights, distant postings and missed family occasions.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission for what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion process.
Congratulating the officers, he urged them to wear their new ranks with pride but without arrogance.
“Rank is conferred by the Commission, but respect is earned by your conduct,” he said.
