Godwin Aghaulor, an assistant inspector general of police in charge of Zone 13, Ukpo in Anambra, has called on the newly promoted officers in the zonal command to double their commitment and work rate to the force.

On Tuesday, Mr Aghaulor gave admonition during the decorations of 15 newly promoted officers in Anambra and Enugu commands under the zone.

The decorated officers were three deputy police commissioners, including Christopher Bassey, Paul Dung and Dede Osunwanu.

Willie Odumu, who was in charge of operations, and  Gloria Otonko were decorated as assistant police commissioners.

Josephine Ihunwo, spokeswoman for Zone 13, was decorated with the rank of chief superintendent of police alongside Christopher Awada and Henry Alor while Chukwuemeka Okonkwo was adorned with the paraphernalia of a superintendent of police.

Those decorated with the rank of deputy superintendent of police were Okey Nwachukwu, Felix Nwagada, Lukson Onwuli, Ogechi Nwogwugwu, Chidimma Nwala and Benjamin Anidozie.

Mr Aghaulor, who congratulated the newly promoted officers on behalf of IGP Kayode Egbetokun, said promotion came with higher welfare and greater responsibility.

“We have gathered for something that is heartwarming, decoration of newly promoted officers, I congratulate all the newly decorated officers, promotion is about welfare. It is about increasing your zeal of work. 

“Promotion comes with more responsibility, your work rate must increase. You must reciprocate this gesture with more dedication, more responsibility and leadership because the number of men under you will increase,” he said.

Mr Bassey, who is currently the area commander in charge of Ihiala, thanked the police for finding him worthy of the tasks he had been assigned since over two decades and a half of service to the nation while promising to do more.

He advised Nigerian youths to engage in economically productive ventures and eschew crime as the consequences were huge.

“I want to thank the Police hierarchy and my direct superiors for their confidence, enablement and mentorship with which I have been able to give my best,” he said.

(NAN)