Newly Promoted Police Officer, Nzotta Vows To Uphold Core Values

By Chuks Eke—

Chidiebere Nzotta, the newly promoted Area Commander for the Police Area Command in Onitsha, Anambra State, has pledged to continue upholding the core values of the police force – integrity and public trust – throughout his remaining service.

Nzotta made the pledge in his vote of thanks immediately after being decorated as a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), following his promotion from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). He stated he would also adhere to the principle that “the reward for hard work is more work.”

Speaking on behalf of himself and Blessing Akuchi, who was also promoted to DCP, in the presence of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) for Zone 13 Command, Ukpo, Anambra State, Abayomi Oladipo; Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, and other senior officers, Nzotta expressed profound gratitude to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) for recognising their worth with the promotion.

According to Nzotta: “We accept this promotion with deep gratitude, as the IGP has said, ‘the reward for hard work is more work’. Today is the happiest day of our lives; promotion comes from God, and we thank Him for allowing this to happen.”

Earlier, AIG Oladipo, who oversees the police commands in Enugu and Anambra states, urged Nzotta and Akuchi to uphold professionalism, integrity, and discipline in their new ranks while decorating them at Zone 13 Command Headquarters.

Oladipo reminded them that their elevation represents a call to greater service and responsive policing, encouraging them to apply renewed vigour to securing the nation.

He added that their well-deserved, merit-based promotion reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to boosting morale and enhancing operational efficiency through the recognition of hard work, dedication, and excellence.

“Today, the Command has reached a significant milestone in personnel advancement, celebrating the promotion of two officers to their next rank,” said Oladipo.

“Their promotion is well-deserved and merit-based. As we congratulate the newly promoted officers, we also urge them to rededicate themselves to professionalism, discipline, and quality service to the people and the country.”

“Promotion carries greater responsibility. We urge the officers to uphold the core values of the Force, maintain integrity, and sustain public trust in the discharge of their duties.

“The Command is committed to boosting morale and enhancing operational efficiency through the recognition of hard work, dedication, and excellence,” Oladipo concluded.

The event was attended by the Commissioners of Police in Anambra and Enugu states, senior police officers, family members, and well-wishers celebrating the newly decorated DCPs.

In goodwill messages, the CPs of Anambra and Enugu states highlighted that the widespread promotion of officers and personnel underscores the ongoing reforms and career development initiatives of the Nigeria Police Force, aimed at strengthening capacity, enhancing motivation, and improving service delivery across the country.