On July 28, 2025, Inspector-General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun decorated 28 newly promoted senior officers with their new ranks at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters in Abuja.

AIG Nurat Ronke Okunade was decorated by IGP Kayode Egbetokun alongside her husband, Alhaji Okunade at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters in Abuja

The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including Senator Oyewunmi Olalere, Rt. Hon. Obi Aguoda, and Dr. Shuaib Belgore, amidst cheers from families, friends, and colleagues.

AIG Nurat Okunade saluted IGP Kayode Egbetokun during the decoration ceremony at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant moment of respect and protocol.

The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Senator Oyewunmi Olalere, Rt. Hon. Obi Aguoda, and Dr. Shuaib Belgore. AIG Ronke Okunade’s promotion is a testament to her dedication and achievements in the Nigeria Police Force.

 

This development follows the recent promotions approved by the Police Service Commission at the Inspector-General of Police’s request, further underscoring the IGP’s commitment to innovative welfare initiatives. Notably, his tenure has seen an unprecedented number of promotions within a short timeframe, reflecting his dedication to enhancing officer welfare and career development.

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun posed with newly decorated Assistant Inspector-General of Police Nurat Ronke Okunade and her husband, Alhaji Okunade, after the decoration at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters in Abuja

The promoted officers included:
– 12 Newly Promoted AIGs:

– Emmanuel Adegbola Aina
– Enyinnaya Adiogu
– Ronke Nurat Okunade
– Johnson Oluwole Adenola
– Hassan Audu Yabanet
– Chinedu Oko
– Aminu Baba Raji
– Omolara Oloruntola
– Akoh Benedict Gabriel
– Tijani Ahmadu Abdullahi
– Mohammed Usman
– Bretet Emmanuel

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun warmly congratulates newly promoted Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Emmanuel Adegbola Aina with a handshake, symbolizing a gesture of goodwill and appreciation for Aina’s dedication to service.

This moment was captured during the decoration ceremony of 28 senior police officers at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters in Abuja.

AIG Johnson Oluwole Adenola was also decorated by his wife, Mrs Johnson

-16 Newly Promoted CPs:

– Sheik Mohammed Danko
– Abiola Reuben Olutunde
– Charles Dike
– Victor Erivwode
– Nnanna Oji Ama
– Michael Falade
– Yakubu Dankaro
– Gabriel Elaigwu
– Emefile Tony Osifo
– Umar Ahmed Chuso
– Aina Adesola
– Uduak Uta
– Sylvester Edogbanya
– Musa Muhammed Sani
– Omoikhudu Philip
– Innocent Anagbado

IGP Egbetokun congratulated the officers and urged them to adopt innovative policing strategies, gain public trust, and strengthen community partnerships while respecting citizens’ rights.

 

The AIG Ronke Okunade Blueprint: Hard Work, Dedication, Perseverance, and Success

‎AIG Ronke Nurat Okunade, hails from Ogbomosho in Ogbomosho North Local Government Area of Oyo State.

‎She holds a B.Sc in Psychology from the prestigious University of Ibadan.

‎She enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and upon completion of training, she was first posted to Ondo State Command where she began her police career and did her one year mandatory attachment.

‎During the course of her illustrious career, she has served in different positions such as:

‎-Commandant Provost Department, Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos

‎-2ic Kawo Division, Kaduna State Command

‎-DPO Apapa Division, Railway Command

‎-DPO Apata Division, Oyo State Command

‎-CSP Admin, Ondo State Command

‎-Acting Area Commander Ebute Meta, Railway Command

‎-AC Admin Lagos Command

‎-DC Admin FCID Annex Lagos

‎-DC Admin Cross River State Command amongst other numerous postings.

‎Upon her elevation to the rank of Commissioner of Police, she was the Commissioner of Police in charge of General Investigation FCID Annex, Lagos.

‎She has attended various courses within and outside Nigeria including;

‎-Citizenship and Leadership Training

‎-Police Mobile Force Combat Training

‎-Intermediate Command Course (ICC)

‎-Human Rights Course

‎-Strategic Leadership and Command Course (SLC)

‎-Comprehensive Criminology Management Course

‎-Community Policing Course, and is a Fellow of the National Institute for Security Studies.

‎Her last assignment as a CP was the Commissioner of Police in charge of Police Special Fraud Unit Lagos.

AIG Okunade’s tenure as PSFU boss exemplified strategic leadership, marked by notable achievements, substantial contributions, and a commitment to excellence.

Her impressive performance and dedication earned her a well-deserved promotion to Assistant Inspector-General of Police, underscoring the rewards of hard work, visionary leadership, and a steadfast commitment to public service.

This milestone recognizes her tireless work ethic, dedication to excellence, and invaluable contributions to the Nigeria Police Force.