Benneth Igweh
Nigerian police officer
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Benneth "Ben" Igweh (born 7 October 1968) is a Nigerian police officer and the Assistant Inspector General of Police.[1][2] He was promoted to this position by the Police Service Commission on 30 August 2024 and was decorated by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.[3][4] Prior to this appointment, Benneth Igwe was the 31st Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory.[5][6] He attended the senior executive course 45 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.[citation needed]
Benneth Igweh | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Inspector General of Police | |
| Assumed office 30 August 2024 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| IGP | Kayode Egbetokun Tunji Disu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 October 1968 |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Early life and education
Igweh is from the Akatta, Oru East local government area in what is now Imo State. He attended the University of Nigeria, where he obtained a degree in Estate Management in July 1991. Igweh furthered his education with a Post-Graduate diploma in Finance and a Master's degree in Banking and Finance.[1]
Honors
Igweh was recognized for his contributions to addressing insecurity in the country's capital by the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, who conferred an award on him.[7] He was also honored with the FCT Advancement award by a non-governmental body, Parliamentary Group, and described as the "Most Creative and Oriented Man of the Year 2024".[8]