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PSC Drops Magu, Promotes Three DIGs, 24 CPs, 137 Others
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 24 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police.
The commission, however, declined the promotion of former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), CP Ibrahim Magu.
The commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, IkechukwuAni, made this known in a statement, yesterday titled, ‘PSC Promotes 24 CPs, 35 DCPs, 52 ACPs, 50 CSPs, Drops Ibrahim Magu’.
According to Ani, the decisions were the highpoints of the commission’s 12th Plenary Meeting held on Tuesday and Wednesday, which was presided over by the commission’s Chairman, Musiliu Smith, a retired Inspector General of Police.
“The commission declined the promotion of CP Magu pending clearance from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General of Police,” the statement partly read.
Magu, who served as acting chairman of the EFCC from 2015 to 2020, was rejected twice by the Senate.
He was later suspended along with several others for allegedly mismanaging funds of the commission, an allegation which he vehemently denied.
The former EFCC boss was probed for over three months by a judicial panel of inquiry led by a former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami.
The panel made several recommendations but the report has not been made public to date.
President MuhammaduBuhari, later in February, 2021, named 40-year-old AbdulrasheedBawa as the new EFCC chairman to replace Magu.
In the statement, the Police Service Commission confirmed the acting appointments of three Deputy Inspectors General of Police.
Those whose acting appointments were confirmed were Tijanni Baba who replaced DIG AminchiBaraya (rtd) in the North-East; Zanna Ibrahim, who replaced DIG Ibrahim Larmode (rtd), in the North-East; and Moses Jitoboh who replaced DIG Ogbizi Michael (rtd) in the South-South zone.
The commission also approved the promotion of 35 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the rank of Commissioners, 52 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners and 46 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners.
The statement further read, “It also considered and approved the promotion of 10 Superintendents of Police to Chief Superintendents, 17 Deputy Superintendents of Police to Superintendents, 139 Assistant Superintendents of Police, whose names were skipped during the last promotion, to Deputy Superintendents and nine Inspectors to Assistant Superintendents of Police.
“The 24 Commissioners of Police promoted to Assistant Inspectors General of Police were; UsmanNagogo, currently CP Federal Intelligence Bureau, Force Headquarters Abuja; BalaCiroma, CP, FCT Command; Ahmad Abdurrahman, NIPPS, Jos; Adeleke Bode, CP, Kebbi State Command; Muri Musa, CP Kaduna State Command; LawalTanko, (former COMPOL POPOL) and presently Commandant Police Academy Wudil Kano; DaudaAbdulkarim, Commandant Police Training College Kaduna; UsmanBelele, CP Research and Development, Force Headquarters Abuja.
Others are “Adebola Emmanuel Longe, CP. Nasarawa State; Musa Adze, CP Anti-Fraud, FCIID, Abuja; Philip Sule, former CP Ebonyi and currently CP SPU Force Headquarters, Abuja; UsmanSuleGomna, CP Jigawa State Command; AdamuUsman, CP Niger State Command; Daniel Sokari Pedro, Deputy Commandant, Police Academy Wudil, Kano; Ahmed Mohammed Azare, CP Taraba Command; AdamuSalehJajeri; MaiganaAlhajiSani, CP FCIID Annex Kaduna; AuduAdamuMadaki, former CP Welfare, presently CP, Benue State; and Ibrahim SaniKaoje; NIPPS”.
Also promoted were “John OgbonnayaAmadi CP Airport Command; Ede AyubaEkpeji, CP Kogi State Command; Mohammed Bagega, Kwara State Command; Bello Makwashi, CP Borno State Command, BubaSanusi, CP Katsina State Command.
“The 35 Deputy Commissioners of Police promoted to Commissioners include; IdowuOwohunwa, Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector General of Police; Babaji Sunday, Deputy Commissioner, Operations, FCT Command, ArungwaUdochukwuNwazue, former DCP, Operations, FCT and currently DCP, Ops Zone 9, Umuahia; AyubaElkana, DCP Ops Zamfara State Command; Mohammed Barde, DCP CID, Borno State Command; AbdullahiMudasiru, DCP Force Intelligence Annex Lagos; SalisuGedeji, DCP Training FHQs Abuja; Umar Mohammed Na, Isa DCP Ops, Jigawa; Musa Baba, DCP Armament, FHQs Abuja; D.D Kromda; ChollongGyang DCP, CID Zamfara; and AliyuTafida.
“Others were; AbubakarLawal; AliyuHaruna; AlhassanAminu, Abdul Umar; Vincent Amakiri; Adewale Harry; A.M Williams; ShettimaZanna; EbongEribo, DCP Admin, Bayelsa State Command; AdepojuIlori, DCP Accounts and Budget, Force Headquarters, OkonOkon, DCP, National Defence College, Abuja; EchengEcheng DCP Zone 13, Ukpo; SussanHorsfal, former DCP CID Airports Command and presently DCP CID, AkwaIbom State Command; AdeshinaMorenkeji, Augustine Arop, former DCP Admin, AkwaIbom State Command and presently DCP CID, Osun State Command and BankoleLanreSikiru, DCP Interpol Lagos, among others.
“The 52 Assistant Commissioners of Police promoted to Deputy Commissioners include; AkinbayoOlasunkanmiOlasoji, Area Commander, Area B, Apapa, Lagos; Bello Yahaya, ACP Ops, FIB, Abuja; Bakori A. Ibrahim, former PSO to Inspector General of Police and presently Commandant Bayelsa State Task Force on Operation Doo Apo; AdepojuOlugbengaAdewole, Area Commander P, Alagbon Close, Lagos sate Command; AjideOlayinka; Alice Agba; SadiqIdris; Mustapha Abubakar; Agbo Godwin; AliyuIliya; and Samuel Oke.
“Some of the Chief Superintendents of Police promoted to ACPs include; Ibrahim Ada Usman; Jatau Hassan Anga second in command 23 PMF, Lagos; Benjamin Ogungbure; Elechi Raphael Nkem; ShehuSambo, MakanjuolaAbiodun and AbayomiOlugbengaMegbope.
“OlusegunRafiu, Mohammed AwwalYahaya and Ben Kalio were some of the ten Superintendents of Police promoted to Chief Superintendents, while ErhaborOrobosa Henry was one of the 17 DSPs promoted to Superintendents of Police.
“The Chairman of the Commission, Musiliu Smith, congratulated the beneficiaries and demanded of them, a commitment to the service of the Nigerian nation and to operate within the laws of the land and with the fear of God. He said the commission will continue to ensure that promotions in the Police will follow due process and as and when due.”
The Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has assured the commitment of Rivers State government to workers’s welfare and industrial harmony in Rivers State.
The Sole Administrator gave the assurance after meeting with leadership of organized labour unions at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Ibas reaffirmed government’s policy of prompt payment of salaries and pensions to workers and retirees, stating that all local government employees are not receiving the approved minimum wage.
He disclosed that approval has been given for payment of newly employed staff at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital and the Judiciary, while medical workers in Local Government Areas will now receive correct wages.
Ibas explained that, Government is reviewing implementation challenges of the Contributory Pension Scheme ahead of the July 2025 deadline, adding that Intervention buses have been reintroduced to ease workers’ transportation ,with plans to expand the fleet.
He said specialized leadership training for top civil servants will commence within two weeks, while due consideration is being given to implementing the N32,000 consequential adjustment for pensioners and clearing outstanding gratuities.
Ibas commended Rivers State workers for their dedication to service and called for sustained partnership with labour unions to maintain industrial peace.
“This administration recognizes workers as critical partners in development. We remain committed to addressing your legitimate concerns within available resources,” he stated.
The State NLC Chairman, Comrade Alex Agwanwor, thanked the Administrator for the steps taken so far with regard to workers welfare while appreciating his disposition towards alleviating the transportation problem faced by workers.
He also expressed appreciation for the government’s openness to dialogue and pledged continued cooperation towards achieving mutual goals.
The Rivers State Government assured all workers of its unwavering commitment to their welfare and called for continued dedication to service delivery for the collective progress of our dear State.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Rivers Council, has called for policies that will improve the economic situation of the country in order to ensure enhanced living standard for workers.
The State Chairman, Mr Alex Agwanwor, made the remark on behalf of the unions affiliated to Labour Congress during the 2025 workers day celebration in Port Harcourt, yesterday.
Agwanwor highlighted the demands of the Unions which included the immediate payment of pension arrears, implementation of the N32,000 minimum wage for pensioners, and payment of gratuities and death benefits without further delay.
“We are calling for the regulation and protection of e-hailing drivers, implementation of increments and promotions, and resolution of long-standing issues in the polytechnic sector,” he said.
Agwanwor on behalf of the unions appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reinstate the democratically elected Governor, Deputy Governor, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
He stressed the importance of democratic governance and good working relationship with elected representatives.
According to him, the unions expressed disappointment over the imposition of taxes, increase in electricity tariff, and high cost of goods and services, which have further worsened the plight of workers.
“We urge the federal government to take measures to alleviate the suffering of citizens,” he said.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is committed to unlocking Nigeria’s full potential and position the country as a leading force on the African continent.
Shettima stated this when he hosted a delegation from the Hertie School of Governance, Berlin, led by its Senior Fellow, Dr Rolf Alter, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja last Wednesday.
He said Nigeria was actively seeking expertise from the global best institutions to enhance policy formulation and implementation, particularly in human capital development.
The Vice-President noted that President Tinubu was determined to elevate Nigeria to its rightful position as a leading force in Africa.
“The current crop of leadership in Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is ready and willing to unleash the full potential of the Nigerian nation on the African continent.
” We are laying the groundwork through strategic reforms, and at the heart of it, is human capital development.”
He described the Hertie School as a valuable partner in the journey.
According to him, Hertie School of Governance, Berlin, has track record and institutional knowledge to add value to our policy formulation and delivery, especially in this disruptive age.
Shettima reiterated the government’s priority on upskilling Nigerians, saying ” skills are very important, and with our Human Capital Development (HCD) 2.0 programme.
“We are in a position to unleash the full potential of the Nigerian people by enhancing their capital skills.”
The Vice-President acknowledged the vital support of international development partners in that effort.
” I want to thank the World Bank, the European Union, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and all our partners in that drive to add value to the Nigerian nation,” he maintained.
The Vice-President said human capital development was both an economic imperative and a social necessity.
Shettima assured the delegation of the government’s readiness to deepen cooperation.
” We need the skills and the capacity from your school. The world is now knowledge-driven.
“I wish to implore you to have a very warm and robust partnership with the government and people of Nigeria.”
Shettima further explained recent economic decisions of the government, including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms.
“The removal of fuel subsidy, the unification of the exchange rate regime and the revolution in the energy sector are all painful processes, but at the end of the day, the Nigerian people will laugh last.
“President Tinubu is a very modern leader who is willing to take far-reaching, courageous decisions to reposition the Nigerian economy,” he added.
Earlier, Alter, congratulated the Tinubu administration for the successful launch and implementation of the Human Capital Development (HCD) strategy.
The group leader described the development as ambitious and targeted towards the improvement of the lives of the citizens.
He expressed satisfaction with the outcome of his engagements since arriving in the country.
He applauded the zeal, commitment, energy and goodwill observed among stakeholders in the implementation of Nigeria’s HCD programme.
Alter said the Hertie School of Governance would work closely with authorities in Nigeria across different levels to deliver programmes specifically designed to address the unique needs of the country.
He, however, stressed the need for government officials at different levels to be agile and amenable to the dynamics of the evolving world, particularly as Nigeria attempted to successfully accelerate its human capital development aspirations.