The Gombe state Governor, Inuwa Yahaya has decorated his Chief Security Officer, CSO Sani Bajoga, on Monday with his new rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).
Alhaji Ismaila Misili, the Director General, Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, said this in a statement signed by him and made available to newsmen.
According to the statement, the CSP was decorated alongside Gombe Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Usman Mohammed who also got promoted to the Rank of CSP.
In performing the exercise, the governor was assisted by the Commissioner of Police, Gombe State, Mr Ishola Babaita.
Gov. Yahaya said the promotion was a result of hard work, commitment, dedication and meritorious service.
This promotion is an appreciation of your hard work, commitment and dedication to duty; that is why we all gathered here to perform this brief but significant ceremony.
The governor, who expressed satisfaction with the performance of his CSO since assuming duty in 2019,said that his promotion did not come to him as a surprise.
Furthermore, he congratulated the elevated officer and urged him to continue to discharge his duties in line with ethical conduct.
Yahaya also added that the Nigerian Police and other security agencies operating in Gombe were delivering their expected tasks to ensure the state continued to enjoy the prevailing peace.
On behalf of my humble self, my family, the government and the entire good people of Gombe state, I congratulate you for achieving this feat.
CP Ishola Babaita had earlier congratulated the decorated officers and charged them to improve further in their duties.
The state Police Commissioner however, assured that the Police and other security agencies would continue to ensure close working relationship with the state government.
