Lagos CP decorates newly promoted ASPs, charges officers to improve service delivery

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has decorated newly promoted Assistant Superintendents of Police, ASPs, charging them to raise the bar in professionalism, discipline, and service delivery in line with the objectives of the Nigerian Police Force.

Speaking at a decoration ceremony held on Monday at the command headquarters in Ikeja, Jimoh described the promotions as a product of merit, dedication and outstanding performance, urging the officers to see their elevation as both recognition and responsibility.

“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 the police leadership that the newly promoted officers would be deployed across key operational and administrative units to strengthen policing outcomes and improve public service delivery across the state.

He emphasized 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 while also reflecting confidence in the officers’ future capacity to contribute meaningfully to policing reforms and professionalism in Lagos State.

Several of the newly decorated ASPs, who spoke after the ceremony, expressed appreciation for the promotion and pledged renewed commitment to duty.

One of the officers noted that the elevation comes with greater responsibility and promised to deliver beyond expectations in operational and administrative roles.

Others echoed similar sentiments, describing the promotion as a privilege and an opportunity to make a positive impact within the force.

They collectively thanked the police leadership for the confidence reposed in them, assuring that they would uphold the core values of the Nigerian Police Force and contribute to improved security and public trust.