Nigeria: Tinubu Commissions 1,187 New Police Officers, Reaffirms Commitment to Reform, Professional Policing

29 November 2025
This Day (Lagos)
By Linus Aleke

Abuja — The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commissioned 1,187 cadets of Regular Course 7 into the Nigeria Police Force as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs).

The commissioning took place during a colourful Passing Out Parade (POP) at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State.

According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the ceremony marked the culmination of five years of rigorous academic and professional training.

Hundeyin said that

Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn

beyond their commissioning as officers, the cadets also earned Bachelor's degrees in various disciplines, equipping them with both academic competence and practical policing skills required for effective national service.

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, President Tinubu congratulated the new ASPs and urged them to uphold integrity, professionalism, and respect for human rights in the discharge of their duties.

He reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to comprehensive police reform, improved welfare for personnel, and enhanced operational capacity for the Nigeria Police Force.

"The well-attended event drew an array of dignitaries, including Shanta Emily Knowles, Head of the Royal Bahamas Police Force; Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf; representatives of the Chief of Defence Staff and the Service Chiefs; members of the National Assembly; senior government officials; heads of sister security agencies; serving and retired senior police officers; the Provost and academic staff of the Nigeria Police Academy; traditional and religious leaders; as well as families and well-wishers of the passing-out cadets," the Force spokesperson stated.

Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, congratulated the newly commissioned officers, commending their resilience, discipline, and commitment throughout the demanding training programme.

He reminded them that effective policing is rooted in character, courage, and professionalism, and urged them to remain resolute in protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order, and restoring public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

The Nigeria Police Force reassured Nigerians of its continued resolve to produce highly trained, educated, and professional officers capable of confronting modern security challenges and strengthening national stability.

Read the original article on This Day.

Tagged:
Copyright © 2025 This Day. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, click here.

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.