Nigeria PSC promotes 7 AIGs to DIGs, urges professionalism

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•The Police Service Commission approved the promotion of seven Assistant Inspectors-General to Deputy Inspectors-General on March 6, 2026.
•Senior Deputy Inspectors-General, including Frank Mba, vacated their offices ahead of the new appointments.
•The PSC explicitly instructed the new DIGs to uphold professionalism within the Nigerian Police Force.
•The promotions were publicly announced by the PSC on March 6 and reported on March 7, 2026.
•These changes affect the top leadership structure of the Nigerian Police Force.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the new DIGs successfully uphold professionalism as directed by the PSC then the Nigerian Police Force could see improved discipline and effectiveness, benefiting public safety and trust nationwide.

Key Actors

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🌍Nigeria

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🏛Nigerian Police Force 🏛Police Service Commission

People

👤Frank Mba(Former Deputy Inspector-General of Police)

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)PSC approves promotion of seven AIGs to DIGs AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)PSC Elevates Seven AIGs to Rank of DIG, Tasks Them on Professionalism AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)PSC approves promotion of seven AIGs to DIGs AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)PSC Promotes Seven AIGs to DIGs, Tasks Them on Professionalism

The Police Service Commission of Nigeria promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General to Deputy Inspectors-General on March 6, 2026. The PSC charged the newly promoted DIGs to maintain high standards of professionalism in the Nigerian Police Force. This leadership transition follows the departure of senior DIGs, including Frank Mba, and will influence police management and operations across Nigeria.