By Patrick Titus, Uyo
The Akwai Ibom State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, on Monday, decorated twenty-four (24) newly promoted Senior Police Officers of the Command in a memorable ceremony held at the Command’s Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia.
CP Azare emphasized during the decoration that promotion within the Nigeria Police Force is not a routine exercise but a recognition of “hard work, discipline, dedication to duty and loyalty to the ideals of our noble profession.”
He described the event as a celebration of excellence and a reminder of the greater responsibilities that accompany every elevation in rank.
The Commissioner of Police, expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for his unwavering commitment to staff welfare, capacity building, and professional advancement.
He acknowledged that the Force, under the leadership of the IGP, has consistently prioritized merit, fairness and competence in the promotion process, noting that the result is what was witnessed everyday as an inspired, motivated and better-positioned Police Force.”
CP Azare congratulated the officers and charged them to view their promotion as a call to greater service, renewed integrity and a deeper commitment to professionalism.
“As you wear your new ranks, remember that the higher you go, the greater the expectations placed upon you,” he charged them. “The citizens of Akwa Ibom State and indeed Nigeria look up to you to uphold the rule of law, protect lives and property, and continue to demonstrate exemplary leadership.”
CP Azare reiterated the Command’s commitment to the ongoing reforms of the Nigeria Police Force, aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, improving public trust, and ensuring accountability.
He also commended officers of the Command for their resilience and dedication to duty, which he noted led to continued successes in crime prevention, investigation and prosecution, urging them to remain steadfast in the collective resolve to make Akwa Ibom one of the safest states in the country.
CP Azare charged the newly promoted officers to view their recognition not as the end of a journey, but as the beginning of a greater one, advising them to “be humble, fair, just and above all, committed to the oath you have sworn to uphold.”
Some of the newly promoted and decorated officers include, CSP Maximus Sarah Oloto, CSP Juliana Oriji Okwe, O/C HR, Uyo Area Command, CSP Silvester Ujo Ikpa, SCID (Disaster), CSP Julius Chimobi Egbiri, 2i/C CMU, CSP Okpo Nkoyo Emmanuel, O/C Cybercrime, CSP Victor M. Iyogun, Itu/Ibiono Area Command, SP Florence Bassey, Works Department, SP Peter John 26 PMF and 17 other officers
Speaking on behalf of the promotees, CSP Maximus Sarah Oloto appreciated the Inspector-General of Police for recommending them for the promotion and Police Service Commission for giving the approval after rigorous examination exercise.
She also applauded the Commissioner of Police, his management team and their direct supervisors for their exemplary leadership.
