Lagos CP Olohundare Jimoh has decorated all the newly promoted ASPs and urged for professionalism and service excellence.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has decorated newly promoted Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), urging them to uphold professionalism, discipline and improved service delivery in line with the vision of the Nigeria Police Force.
Speaking at a decoration ceremony held Monday at the command headquarters in Ikeja, Jimoh described the promotions as a reward for merit, dedication and outstanding performance. He reminded the officers that their elevation represents both recognition and increased responsibility.
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“This advancement reflects your hard work and commitment to duty. I expect you to remain steadfast in serving the police institution and the nation with integrity,” he said.
The commissioner also commended the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for approving the promotion of 1,848 inspectors nationwide to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police.
Jimoh assured police leadership that the newly promoted ASPs would be strategically deployed across key operational and administrative units to strengthen policing outcomes and enhance public service delivery across Lagos State.
He emphasised that the new rank comes with heightened expectations, calling on the officers to demonstrate leadership, efficiency and discipline, while fostering teamwork within the command.
“Our collective objective is improved service delivery and enhanced protection of lives and property, especially for the most vulnerable members of society,” he added.
According to him, the promotions acknowledge past contributions and reflect confidence in the officers’ capacity to support ongoing policing reforms and professionalism in Lagos.
Several of the newly decorated ASPs expressed gratitude for the promotion and pledged renewed commitment to duty. They described the elevation as both a privilege and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to improved security and public trust in the state.
