Martha Udom
Sunday, November 8, 2026
ABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has met with the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd.), to discuss promotion stagnation in the Nigeria Police Force, particularly among officers in the Inspectorate cadre.
The meeting took place on Thursday, November 5, at the PSC Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement by the Force Headquarters.
Disu, who was accompanied by members of the Police Management Team, sought the Commission’s intervention to address imbalances in the Force’s rank structure and challenges affecting officers’ career progression.
He called for sustained engagement on the review of the Force’s Scheme of Service, which provides the framework for career progression and personnel administration. He said the review should promote fairness, transparency and merit.
The IGP also advocated joint efforts to address challenges affecting the Inspectorate cadre and ensure a more balanced rank structure.
In his response, Argungu described the visit as timely and assured the IGP of the Commission’s readiness to collaborate in resolving personnel management challenges.
He said the Commission would give the issues raised due attention and reaffirmed its willingness to support the review of the Scheme of Service.
Argungu also stressed the need for closer collaboration between the two institutions while respecting their distinct responsibilities. He maintained that recruitment, promotion and professional development should be based on merit, competence and performance.
Disu commended the Commission for recognising the sacrifices and contributions of police personnel and reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to constructive engagement.
The PSC is constitutionally responsible for the appointment, promotion and discipline of police personnel, except the Inspector-General of Police.
The meeting comes days after the Commission approved the promotion of more than 3,800 senior police officers at its plenary meeting on October 29, 2026. Those promoted included two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, 10 Assistant Inspectors-General and 17 Commissioners of Police, following promotion examinations and oral interviews.
However, no new promotion criteria, revised rank structure or timeline for completing the Scheme of Service review was announced at the meeting.
