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IGP to take disciplinary action against officers soliciting ‘undeserved promotion’
Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP),
says he will take disciplinary action against officers soliciting undeserved
promotion.
Egbetokun spoke in Abuja on Friday during the decoration of
newly promoted officers at the force headquarters.
The IGP said some “unscrupulous officers” are lobbying
influential personalities to get undeserved promotions.
Egbetokun warned that severe disciplinary measures” would be
taken against officers caught seeking undue promotions.
“Since the inception of the current police administration
under my leadership, we have been committed to the standardisation of the
promotion process within the force,” he said.
“Consequently, the current promotion exercise, like those
preceding it under this administration, adheres strictly to the fundamental
principles of seniority and merit.
“I wish to reaffirm unequivocally that our promotion process
will continue to be transparent and fair to all our officers. No officer
eligible for promotion will be denied their rightful advancement.
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“At the outset of this administration, we announced the
suspension of special promotions to ensure a fair, equitable, and transparent
promotion process.
“While we acknowledge that exceptional circumstances may
warrant special promotions, we will take appropriate and expedient action when
necessary.
“We will revisit this decision at the right time and make
exceptions where deserved, balancing individual merit with the need for a fair
and equitable process.
“I would like to take this opportunity to issue a stern
warning to unscrupulous officers who are attempting to undermine our
merit-based promotion system for personal gain.
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“I urge them to cease lobbying for special promotions
through influential persons and external forces.
“From now on, severe disciplinary action will be taken
against any officer found guilty of soliciting underserved promotions through
illicit means, masquerading as special promotions. This also applies to
officers soliciting preferential postings.”
The IGP congratulated officers who were promoted to the
ranks of deputy inspector-general of police, assistant inspector-general of
police, and commissioners of police.
Egbetokun told the officers that they earned promotions for
maintaining an unwavering focus on their objectives.
“Wear your new ranks
with pride, and let them serve as constant reminders of the trust and
confidence reposed in you,” he said.
“Strive daily to meet the high standards expected of you.
Lead with courage, act with integrity, and serve with dedication.
“Remember, promotions
may come and go, but your hard work will leave a lasting legacy. Also,
recognise that you are supervisors and trainers of men; all subordinate
officers look to you for guidance and mentorship.
“The quality of your decisions, actions, and inactions will
determine the quality of the training you impart to them.”
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