Hundreds of serving Superintendents of Police (SPs) across Nigeria are set to participate in a three-day promotion examination as the Nigeria Police Force commences the process of elevating eligible officers to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).
The promotion examination is scheduled to take place from Monday, September 28, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at designated venues across state commands and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to a report by SaharaReporters, obtained by Naija News, the directive was issued through a police wireless message dated September 23, 2026, by the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Police Headquarters Issues Directive for Promotion Examination
The wireless message, referenced POLSCOM: 2300/FS/FHQ/ABJ/SUB.A/x, was circulated to various departments, formations, zonal commands and state commands within the Nigeria Police Force.
The directive followed approval from the Police Service Commission (PSC), contained in a letter dated September 21, 2026, with reference number PSC/PROM/14316/I.
The approval covers the promotion examination for serving Superintendents of Police seeking advancement to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police.
Following the approval, the Inspector-General of Police directed relevant commands and formations to notify all affected officers serving at Force Headquarters, police zones, state commands and other formations.
The shortlisted officers are expected to report to designated command headquarters where the examination will be conducted.
Officers Directed to Prepare for Examination
As part of preparations for the promotion exercise, participating officers have been instructed to revise their knowledge of their respective areas of duty and professional studies.
The areas identified for revision include:
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Law
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Local acts
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Professional studies
Police authorities also directed commands to carefully scrutinise the list of shortlisted participants to ensure that only eligible officers approved for the exercise are allowed to sit for the examination.
In addition, commands are expected to make adequate arrangements for examination venues and provide the logistics required for the smooth conduct of the exercise.
The directive further requires police formations to support officials of the Police Service Commission who will be deployed to oversee the examination.
Police Commands to Submit Examination Report by October 2
The police leadership directed all affected commands to submit a comprehensive report on the conduct of the promotion examination on or before Friday, October 2, 2026.
The wireless message was marked “Treat as Very Important” and signed on behalf of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Police Force Secretary, Abuja.
The directive was distributed to several departments and specialised formations across the country, highlighting the nationwide scope of the promotion exercise.
Departments and Formations Covered by the Directive
The police formations listed in the directive include:
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Department of Operations
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Department of Finance and Administration
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Department of Logistics and Supply
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Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID)
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Department of Training and Development
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Department of Research and Planning
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Department of Information and Communication Technology
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Force Intelligence Department
The directive also covers police zones, state commands, the FCT Command, airport and port formations, border patrol units, counter-terrorism formations, the Police Air Wing, Force Communications, bomb disposal formations and other specialised units.
Shortlisted Officers Cut Across States in Nigeria
The list of officers shortlisted for the promotion examination spans numerous states across the country, including Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara.
The Federal Capital Territory Command also has a substantial number of officers listed to participate in the exercise.
The directive contains the service numbers and names of the shortlisted officers under their respective commands.
Officers Listed in Oyo State
In Oyo State, the list includes the following serving Superintendents of Police:
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SP Issa K. Yaqoub
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SP Akinola Rotimi
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SP Ademiluwa Iyaduni
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SP Olasupo K. Abiodun
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SP Ehindero Ojo Adeniyi
The Lagos, Kaduna, FCT and other commands also have extensive lists of officers scheduled to participate in the promotion examination.
What the Promotion Examination Means
The examination forms part of the process for assessing eligible Superintendents of Police for possible promotion to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police.
The exercise is expected to involve shortlisted officers across various police commands and specialised formations, with the Police Service Commission playing a role in its administration.
The final outcome of the promotion process will depend on the applicable examination and promotion procedures of the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission.