From M G Gazali
Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto,has decorated his orderly, Kasimu Umar, with his new rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), alongside eight other security personnel attached to the Government House, Sokoto.
Speaking shortly after the decoration ceremony, Governor Ahmed Aliyu charged the newly promoted officers to redouble their efforts in the discharge of their duties.
He urged them to uphold professionalism at all times and operate strictly within the ambit of the law.
The Governor described the newly decorated officers as hardworking, dedicated, and committed, and encouraged them to sustain the momentum in the service of the state and the nation.
“As security officers, you should bear in mind that promotion comes with greater responsibilities, which require increased commitment and dedication.
“You should also remember that you are representing not only your respective agencies but the nation as a whole. Therefore, we expect maturity, discipline, and professionalism in your future engagements,” the Governor added.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu further reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies with the necessary equipment and logistics to enable them to effectively checkmate the activities of bandits and other criminal elements in the state.
He also charged security agencies in the state to sustain their commitment to ensuring a peaceful and crime-free Sokoto State. The Governor solicited the continued support and cooperation of well-meaning citizens in assisting security agencies to achieve this objective.
Those promoted to new ranks include:
Isa Aliyu (NSCDC), promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC)
Yusuf Ibrahim, promoted from Assistant Superintendent of Corps II (ASC II) to Assistant Superintendent of Corps I (ASC I)
Inspector Ahmed Dahiru (Police), promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)
Inspector Jummai Bulus, orderly to the wife of the Governor, promoted to ASP
Inspector Aliyu Umar, promoted to ASP
Inspector Chukwuma Nwabuokei, promoted to ASP
Inspector Hashimu Mohammad, promoted to ASP
Inspector Yahuza Mohammad, promoted to ASP
The Governor was assisted during the decoration ceremony by the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Akiru Ajayi, and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sagir Isma’il.
The brief ceremony, which took place at the Governor’s Office, was attended by some aides to the Governor.
