The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday commissioned its insurance company, an initiative aimed at enhancing the welfare and security of police personnel and their families.
The commissioning, which took place at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, FHQ Abuja, witnessed the presence of key dignitaries, including the Chairman Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Sen. Abdulhamid Mallam-Madori; Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu, and other notable stakeholders.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the establishment of the Force Insurance Company marks a significant step in the NPF’s commitment to the well-being of its members.
Adejobi stated that the newly formed insurance company will provide comprehensive coverage for police officers, offering benefits that include health insurance, life insurance, and various other financial protection plans tailored to meet the specific needs of law enforcement personnel.
Similarly, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun decorated the newly promoted Assistant Inspector-Generals of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) with their new ranks in Abuja on Monday.
The spokeperson said that the promotion comprises the elevation of 10 CPs to the rank of AIG and 17 DCs to the substantive rank of CP, noting that the development is sequel to the recent promotion approved by the PSC.
“The newly decorated officers from the rank of CP to AIG include AIG Mustapha Mohammed Bala and AIG Akinwale Adeniran, among others. In addition, the decorated officers from the rank of DCP to CP are CP Adamu Bakori, and CP Abayomi Shogunle, among others,” he said.
IGP Egbetokun congratulated the newly promoted officers and charged them to discharge the schedules of their new ranks by applying their vast knowledge of policing towards ensuring the safety and security of Nigeria.
He gave the charge in accordance with the rule of law as the police keeps working towards a safer country for all citizenry.
Dignitaries present at the decoration include the representative of the Zamfara State Governor, Mr. Bala Umar Chafe; the representative of the Ebonyi State Governor, Prince Etta Uka Ude; the representative of the Enugu State Governor, Mr. Chukwuka Ugu; the Force Management Team; serving and retired senior police officers, families of those promoted among others.
