The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted Hauwa Ibrahim Jibrin to the rank of Commissioner of Police (CP).
Her promotion was part of the recent advancement of 27 senior officers, including 11 Commissioners of Police elevated to AIG and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police promoted to substantive CPs.
Hauwa Ibrahim Jibrin, born on October 28, 1972, in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic Studies, and a Master’s degree in the same field. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. She is the first female northerner to be appointed as a Commissioner of Police.
Before her promotion, Jibrin served as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of administration at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command.
The PSC, led by Hashimu Argungu, has introduced written and oral examinations as part of its promotion process to ensure competence and preparedness. Argungu emphasized the need for continuous improvement and ICT proficiency among officers.
Jibrin’s promotion highlights her exemplary service record and reflects the PSC’s focus on professionalism in police advancement
