In a recent address to police officers of the Kwara State Command, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun refuted speculations regarding career progression within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), asserting that the force currently lacks a service scheme.
Egbetokun clarified misconceptions about constables’ advancement limitations, emphasizing that there is no predetermined career path within the police force.
He revealed his intention to establish a comprehensive service scheme to outline officers’ progression, promotions, and timelines.
“As the IG, I am trying to create a service scheme for the NPF since it was established many years ago,” stated Egbetokun during the address.
He highlighted the current ambiguity surrounding promotions, expressing the need for a structured system.
“The police, as of today, does not have a service scheme. When I became the IG, one of the things I said I want for the police is to have a service scheme,” he affirmed.
Egbetokun addressed concerns about potential restrictions on constables’ advancement, assuring that any future policies would be fair and transparent.
He dismissed the notion of current officers stagnating at the inspectorate rank and emphasized the importance of equitable treatment for existing members.
“If there will be anything like, ‘if you join as constable, you will not go beyond inspector,’ I will not support that it starts with the present policemen that we have,” he declared.
“For those of you who are already in the system, it will be unfair to you to say you would stagnate at the inspectorate rank. So, that is not going to happen.”
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