The Anambra State Police Command has recorded a significant milestone in personnel advancement as it celebrated the promotion of over three hundred officers to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
Speaking during the decoration ceremony which took place at the Command Headquarters in Awka on Friday, 20th February, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, fwc mnips PhD, described the promotion as well-deserved and merit-based.
He congratulated the newly promoted officers and charged them to rededicate themselves to professionalism, discipline, and quality service to the people of Anambra State.
The CP emphasized that promotion comes with greater responsibility, urging the officers to uphold the core values of the Force, maintain integrity, and sustain public trust in the discharge of their duties.
He further reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to boosting morale and enhancing operational efficiency through the recognition of hard work, dedication, and excellence.
In a vote of thanks on behalf of the newly decorated officers, Assistant Superintendent of Police Eyam Osim, expressed profound appreciation to the Inspector- General of Police, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Charge of Zone 13, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, the Command’s Management Team, and the Police Service Commission for finding them worthy of the promotion.
The event was attended by senior police officers, family members, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the achievements of the newly decorated ASPs.
According to release signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO,vSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the large-scale promotion underscores the ongoing reforms and career development initiatives of the Nigeria Police Force aimed at strengthening capacity, enhancing motivation, and improving service delivery across the country.
