Chinedum Elekwachi
Controller of Corrections, Nigerian Correction Service (NCoS) Anambra state Command, CC Ike Aslem has charged newly promoted officers to justify their elevation by taking their responsibilities more seriously.
Ike gave the charge on Tuesday at the decoration of 59 officers in a ceremony that attracted Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, representatives of NSCDC, FRSC, other security agencies and family members of the officers.
The decorated officers included 2 Assistant Comptroller of Corrections, 3 Chief Superintendent, 11 superintendent and 19 Deputy Superintendent.
Others are 11 Assist superintendent I, 4 Assist superintendent II, 3 Chief Correction Assistant, 4 Senior Correction Assistant and 2 Correction Assistant II.
Addressing the officers, the Comptroller of Corrections said promotion not only comes from God, but accompanied with higher responsibilities urging the officers not to toy with their jobs.
He said, “Promotion comes from God and the moment you’re elevated, your responsibility will automatically increase to justify your salary. So you dare not joke with your job.
“If you’re the one that plays truancy, you’re expected to desist forthwith because of the higher responsibility your new position demands.
Congratulating officers
Congratulating the officers, Ike described them as privileged, just as he described himself as lucky having superitended decoration of 59 elevated officers within 8 months old in office.
Also speaking, CP Orutugu warned the officers against indiscipline, advising them always adhere to orders and directives from their bosses.
“In the Police, you can be promoted today and demoted tomorrow. So your promotion today calls for discipline and respect to retain your present positions,” he noted.
The CP also stressed the importance of officers being accompanied by their spouses during such important functions.
“Anytime you’re being promoted, come with your spouse, don’t leave him/her at home, except those not physically fit. It’s very important.
“Decoration day is like wedding day. Even if they’re quarrelling, they must be wedded. So even if you’re quarrelling, make sure you come with your spouse and take that salute from him or her,” he added.
