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A total number of 138 officers of the Gambia Police Force were on Tuesday afternoon decorated to senior officer ranks ranging from Cadet ASP to Commissioner of police. The promoted officers include; 28 Cadet ASP, 48 ASP, 13 DSP, 19 SP, 13 CSP, 10 ACP, 5 DCP and 2 CP.
In what was a low-key ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for adherence to social distancing regulations, officers were decorated in three separate sets at the police HQ conference Hall.
In his remarks, the Deputy Inspector General of Police Abdoulie Sanyany reminded officers that promotion comes along with additional responsibilities and higher expectations. He congratulated the newly promoted officers and implore on them to uphold the highest sense of professionalism at all times.
The Inspector General of Police Alhagie Mamour Jobe, started by thanking the Government through His Excellency the President for creating the enabling environment. He informed that the promotion of 138 officers at a single ceremony is historical and record high since the inception of the GPF.
IGP Jobe challenged the newly promoted officers to take up responsibility and perform their duties without fear or favour. He encouraged them to exercise diligence and professionalism in serving the Gambian public. He maintained that from now on promotion will be performance based. He expressed gratitude to the Government, the Ministry of Interior, and the PSC for the support in making this day a reality.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Honorable Minister of Interior, Mr. Ngorr Secka, Adviser to the minister, stated the promotion of officers came at a critical time when there is an ongoing security sector reform.
The goal of the Ministry of Interior is to create a responsive, effective and efficient police force. Training, Encouragement and Motivation of officers is a means to achieving such goals. He concluded by congratulating the decorated officers.
The vote of thanks was delivered by newly decorated Commissioner of Police Amie Nyassi.