President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, on Saturday, November 29, officially commissioned 1,187 cadets of Regular Course 7 into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs).
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement released on Saturday, November 29.
The statement noted the event was a pivotal moment for the new officers:
“The colourful Passing Out Parade (POP) held at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, marked the successful completion of five years of intensive academic and professional training. At the end of this rigorous programme, the cadets have not only been commissioned as officers but have also earned Bachelor’s degrees in various disciplines, making them equipped with both academic qualifications and professional policing skills to serve the nation effectively.”
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, CON, the President congratulated the newly commissioned officers and charged them to discharge their duties with utmost integrity, professionalism, and respect for human rights.” This is perhaps the most elegant and common professional phrasing for this exact scenario.
The ceremony saw a distinguished attendance, featuring prominent personalities from both within Nigeria and abroad. Guests included: Shanta Emily Knowles, Head of the Royal Bahamas Police Force; the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf; representatives of the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs; members of the National Assembly; top government functionaries; heads of sister security agencies; senior serving and retired police officers; the Provost and academic faculty of the Nigeria Police Academy; traditional and religious leaders; parents; and well-wishers.
While delivering his address, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, congratulated the 1,187 new Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), commending their resilience, discipline, and dedication throughout the training. He reminded them that effective policing rests on character, discipline, and professionalism, and urged them to remain steadfast in protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order, and rebuilding public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) reaffirmed the force’s commitment to training professional officers capable of addressing modern security threats.
