By Newspot Nigeria News Desk
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced that more than 400 senior police officers across the country have undergone promotion examinations as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism and integrity within the Nigeria Police Force.
According to the Commission, 56 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were recommended for promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), while 451 Superintendents of Police (SPs) were recommended for elevation to Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs).
The examinations, which took place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, were presided over by Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary, and DIG (Rtd.) Bar. Taiwo Lekanu, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Police Affairs.
PSC emphasized that the exercise represents a new standard in the police promotion process. It explained that going forward, promotion examinations will be made an indispensable requirement, ensuring that officers are mentally equipped to face the challenges of modern policing in line with global best practices.
Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) are scheduled to take their examinations on Friday, September 19, 2025, as part of the ongoing reform process.
The Commission’s Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd., mni), reaffirmed the body’s commitment to building a new, dynamic, and effective police force that will be fully prepared to protect lives and property. He urged Nigerians to continue supporting the Nigeria Police Force as it undergoes transformation, noting that merit, competence, and character will now form the backbone of promotions.
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PSC SUBJECTS OVER 400 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS TO PROMOTION EXAMINATION SAYS MERIT AND CHARACTER WILL COUNT
Over 400 senior Police Officers from across the Federation, today, Thursday, September 18th, appeared before the Police Service Commission and were subjected to promotion interviews prelude to their consideration for promotion to the next ranks.
56 Chief Superintendents of Police were recommended for promotion to the next rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police while 451 Superintendents were recommended for consideration to the next rank of Chief Superintendents of Police.
The candidates were subjected to Written examination with Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary and DIG Bar.Taiwo Lekanu rtd, fdc, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Police Affairs, Presiding.
The Commission has decided to henceforth take promotion examination as an indispensable condition for promotion in the Nigeria police Force so as to ensure that these Police Officers are mentally equipped to face the challenges of the 21st Century policing in line with global best practices. This is also to ensure that merit, competence, and character counts.
Deputy Superintendents of Police, DSPs are expected to appear before the Commission tomorrow, Friday, 19th, 2025, for their own round of promotion examination.
Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni has consistently pushed for a dynamic new Police Force for the new Nigeria, which the present Government is ambitiously building. A Police Force that will be efficient, effective and dynamic, and ready and prepared to protect lives and properties and fight crimes and criminality.
DIG, Argungu says the Commission will not rest until this is achieved and believes that the Commission is on the right track to its achievement. He called on Nigerians to continue to support the Nigeria Police Force as an encouragement for them to rededicate themselves to the service of their fatherland.
Ikechukwu Ani
Head, Press and Public Relations
Thursday, 18th 2025
