Shettima performed the short ceremony in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja yesterday.
The Vice President was assisted by Egbetokun’s wife at the event witnessed by senior government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
The new IGP replaces Usman Baba, who was appointed as the Inspector General of Police by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021.
In a chat with State House correspondents after the decoration, the new IGP expressed his feelings about his new responsibility, stating that he was looking forward to taking over tomorrow.
Meanwhile; the immediate past Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba says he is happy passing the baton of leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to IGP Kayode Egbetokun because they grew up together on the job.
Baba, who spoke yesterday at the Aso Villa in Abuja, said life is a stage and people come into office and leave when their time is over.
In a chat with State House correspondent after Egbetokun was decorated with his new rank as IGP, Baba described the event as very significant.
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