Rismadarvoice – 2nd November 2025
Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Baba Mohammed Azare, on Monday, decorated 24 newly promoted senior police officers.
At the ceremony at the Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, Azare described the event as a moment of “immense joy and fulfillment,” marking yet another milestone in the careers of the decorated officers.
He said promotion in the Nigeria Police Force is a reward for “hard work, discipline, dedication to duty and loyalty to the ideals of our noble profession.”
He charged the officers to regard their elevation as a call to greater service and responsibility.
“As you wear your new ranks, remember that the higher you go, the greater the expectations placed upon you. The citizens of Akwa Ibom State and indeed Nigeria look up to you to uphold the rule of law, protect lives and property, and continue to demonstrate exemplary leadership.” Azare said.
The CP commended the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for his commitment to merit-based advancement, improved welfare and capacity development.
According to him, the IGP’s leadership has inspired “a motivated and better-positioned police force.”
Azare reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to ongoing police reforms aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, boosting public trust, and improving accountability.
He highlighted improved community policing, intelligence-based operations and collaboration with other security agencies as key strategies driving current successes in crime prevention and law enforcement.
He also appreciated the families of the promoted officers for their support, urging the beneficiaries to remain humble, uphold integrity and honour their oath of service.
Prominent among the newly promoted officers were CSP Maximus Sarah Oloto, CSP Juliana Oriji Okwe, CSP Silvester Ujo Ikpa, CSP Julius Chimobi Egbiri, CSP Okpo Nkoyo Emmanuel, CSP Victor M. Iyogun, SP Florence Bassey and SP Peter John.
Speaking on behalf of the honorees, CSP Maximus Sarah Oloto expressed gratitude to the IGP and the Police Service Commission for the confidence reposed in them.
