A’Ibom Police Commissioner Disburses N46.9 Million In Welfare Scheme, Decorates Newly Promoted Officers

In a move to support the families of fallen police officers and recognise the dedication of its personnel, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, disbursed a total of N46,995,139.32 in welfare schemes.

In a press release issued on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, by DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Akwa Ibom State Police Command, said the commissioner also decorated newly promoted officers.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, presented cheques from the Group Life and IGP Family Welfare Schemes to the families of police officers who died in the line of duty.

During the presentation, CP Azare commended the IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for the initiative, noting that the funds would serve as a vital support system for the families and also demonstrate that the Nigeria Police Force has not forgotten the sacrifices of their loved ones.

The beneficiaries were full of gratitude to the IGP, assuring that the funds would be used responsibly.

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In a separate ceremony, CP Azare also decorated newly promoted officers to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the State Headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo.

He charged the newly promoted officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility. “The reward for hard work is more work,” CP Azare stated, urging them to maintain professionalism, shun corruption, and remain dedicated to their duties.

Speaking on behalf of the promoted officers, DSP Nsikak Udedeh thanked the IGP and the command for the recognition.

He pledged that the beneficiaries will not disappoint the leadership as they advance in their policing careers.