By Udesinanna Stephen
In a bid to ensure proper career progression in the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, has ordered the assessment of officers of the Traffic Warden Service, Nigeria Police Force as part of the pre-condition for a shakeup to their next ranks.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations, PR Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and published on the verified Twitter handle of the Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG.
The PR officer said, “In continuation of his (IGP) drive to ensure the elevation of deserving officers of the Force to their next ranks on the basis of years in service, experience, and qualification,…(he) has3 ordered the assessment of officers of the Traffic Warden Service of the Nigeria Police Force as part of the pre-condition for promotion to their next ranks.”
According to him, the move will aid officers in reaching their potential, enhance their capabilities, and also help in the security of the nation.
Olumuyiwa said, this is part of “the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police to ensuring proper career progression in the Nigeria Police Force is evident through the establishment of a transparent promotion system, emphasis on training3 and capacity building, provision of professional development opportunities, and the promotion of a conducive work environment.”
“The Traffic Wardens Service whose ranking differ from that of regular officers in line with Part XV of the Police Act 2020, are tasked with the general control and direction of motor traffic on the highway, assistingx pedestrians to close roads, controlling vehicles stopping or parking in unauthorized places, and control, regulation and enforcement of laws relating to road traffic in Nigeria.” He emphasised.
