The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo has admonished newly promoted officers of the command to discharge their duties through greater diligence, discipline, and professionalism.
DAILY POST reports that the 18 officers were decorated on Wednesday, following their promotion from Superintendent of Police(SPs) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSPs).
Some of the officers includes CSP Olorundare Bolanle, Divisional Traffic Officer, Agbado, CSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, Officer-in-Charge, General Investigation, SCID Eleweran; and CSP Kamorudeen Olabisi, Divisional Police Officer, Ifo Division among others.
According to a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the police boss urged the officers to always remember that higher rank comes with increased responsibility and accountability.
“The decorations, following the promotion of SPs to CSPs, were marked by joy and appreciation from the officers, their families, and colleagues” Babaseyi added.
The Commissioner expressed confidence that the officers would continue to make a significant contribution to the safety and security of lives and property throughout the state.
The statement added that the promotion and decoration is in line with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun’s commitment to professionalism, motivation, and the reward of excellence within the Nigeria Police Force.
The ceremony reflected a shared sense of pride, honouring the officers’ steadfast service to the force and the nation.
