IGP Speaks On PENCOM, Decorates Police Officers
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun decorated ACP Aliyu Shaba and CSP Sentome Obi with their new ranks on August 5, 2025.
These officers were the winners of the Police Officer of the Year award for 2023 and 2024, respectively. The ceremony took place at the IGP Smart Conference Room, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has said in a report made available to Aiyekooto Reporters.
According to the elated newly promoted Spokesperson of the Police, DCP Adejobi, the promotion and decoration demonstrate the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to acknowledging officers who serve exceptionally.
Speaking further, the accelerated promotion policy as exhibited , IGP Egbetokun reiterated that officers winning the Police Officer of the Year Award, IGP Commendation Award, or category awards in the last two years will be recommended for accelerated promotion, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi was quoted in the said document.
“While admonishing the promoted officers, the IGP emphasized that recognition comes from hard work, professionalism, excellence, and service discipline”.
Sequence to the aforementioned, the Inspector General Of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun received a delegation from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to discuss improved retirement benefits for serving and retired officers.
He expressed optimism about efforts to improve conditions for retired officers and reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to welfare packages for both serving and retired officers. DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi emphasised in the reports sighted by Aiyekooto Reporters.
