1,187 Cadets Commissioned as Assistant Superintendents as Nigeria Police Academy Graduates Regular Course 7
The Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, on Friday witnessed the commissioning of 1,187 cadets of Regular Course 7 into the Nigeria Police Force as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), marking the completion of a five-year intensive academic and professional training programme.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR—represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, CON—presided over the Passing Out Parade and congratulated the new officers. He urged them to uphold integrity, professionalism, and respect for human rights as they begin their policing careers.
The President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ongoing police reforms, improved welfare, and enhanced operational capacity across the Force.
The POP, described as colourful and well-attended, also marked the award of Bachelor’s degrees in various fields to the graduating cadets, equipping them with academic grounding and modern policing competencies required for national service.
Dignitaries at the event included Shanta Emily Knowles, Head of the Royal Bahamas Police Force; Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf; representatives of the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs; members of the National Assembly; senior government officials; heads of security agencies; serving and retired senior police officers; traditional and religious leaders; and families of the graduating cadets.
In his remarks, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, commended the perseverance and discipline displayed by the cadets throughout their training. He reminded them that the foundation of policing rests on strong character, discipline, and professionalism, and urged the new ASPs to be exemplary in safeguarding lives and property, maintaining public order, and strengthening trust between the Police and citizens.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to producing highly skilled, ethical, and well-trained officers capable of tackling contemporary security challenges.
