The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Headquarters, Lagos, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has decorated newly promoted senior police officers with their new ranks, charging them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The decoration ceremony was held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the M.D. Abubakar Hall, Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, following the officers’ recent promotion by the Police Service Commission (PSC).
The newly promoted officers comprise five Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), three Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), three Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs), three Superintendents of Police (SPs) and 23 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs).
37 senior officers promoted
Among the five officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police are DCP Awoyale Olufemi, DCP Tajudeen Adisa, DCP Oluyemisi Ojo, DCP Abosede Salami and DCP Adetuberu Oluwatoyin.
The three newly promoted Assistant Commissioners of Police are ACP Olutekunbi E. Anuoluwapo, ACP Emmanuel Kayode and ACP Kenneth Iyayi.
Others include CSP Chidi Okoye, CSP Ibrahim Ali and CSP Ojebisi Wasiu Ademola, who were promoted to Chief Superintendent of Police.
The officers elevated to the rank of Superintendent of Police are SP Okanya Johnson, SP Mustapha Idowu and SP Salami Saheed.
The 23 officers promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Police include DSP Adeyinka Busari, DSP Eguebor Evelyn, DSP Gimba Yaro, DSP Joseph Omokhodion and DSP Ganiyu Adeyomi, among others.
AIG Jimoh charges officers on professionalism
Speaking at the ceremony, AIG Jimoh congratulated the officers, describing their promotions as recognition of their dedication, professionalism, hard work and commitment to the Nigeria Police Force.
He noted that promotion comes with greater responsibilities and higher expectations, urging the officers to justify the confidence placed in them through improved performance and dedication.
The Zone 2 police chief also charged them to respect human rights, uphold the rule of law and maintain high professional standards in carrying out their responsibilities.
Jimoh commended the Police Service Commission for promoting deserving officers, noting that such recognition would boost morale and encourage greater commitment within the Force.
He also expressed appreciation to the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his leadership, support and commitment to the welfare of police personnel.
DCP Oluyemisi Ojo speaks on behalf of promoted officers
Responding on behalf of the newly promoted officers, DCP Oluyemisi Ojo expressed gratitude to God, the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police for their elevation.
She particularly appreciated AIG Jimoh for decorating the officers and acknowledged his leadership, encouragement and support, which she said had positively influenced their career progression.
Ojo assured the Inspector-General of Police that the newly promoted officers would remain committed to their responsibilities and uphold the core values of the Nigeria Police Force.
She further pledged that the officers would demonstrate discipline, integrity, respect for fundamental human rights and professionalism in the discharge of their constitutional duties.
According to her, they would continue to perform their responsibilities in accordance with the law and international best practices.
Families, colleagues attend decoration ceremony
The event attracted members of the Zone 2 Headquarters management team, officers from the Lagos and Ogun State Police Commands, family members, friends, well-wishers and journalists.
The ceremony provided an opportunity for colleagues and loved ones to celebrate the officers’ career advancement and recognise their years of service to the Nigeria Police Force.
The press release was signed by DSP Afolayan Gbenga, Police Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Headquarters, Lagos, and dated November 14, 2026.
