The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) following their successful completion of written examinations and oral interviews conducted at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.
The commission disclosed that the list of successful officers has already been forwarded to the...
**STEELMAN:** The PSC’s promotion exercise presents a strong case for institutional reform within the Nigeria Police Force. By emphasizing written examinations, oral interviews, and a transparent evaluation process, the commission signals a shift toward meritocracy over patronage. The involvement of high-profile oversight figures, such as a retired Supreme Court justice, lends credibility to the claim of fairness. The explicit consequences for repeated failures—potential retirement—reinforce acc...