Inducted 2023
Okoronkwo Ivy
- Name
- Okoronkwo Ivy
- State of Origin
- Enugu
- Zone
- South East
- Sector of Achievement
- Security, Defence & Intelligence
- Profession
- Police officer/ law enforcement officer
- Year of Induction
- 2023
- Posthumous
- No
Landmark Achievement
First Female Police Officer to head a State Police Command
Reasons for Induction
High
Biography
*A.I.G. Ivy Uche Okoronkwo rose through all police ranks: Assistant Superintendent of Police ASP → Deputy Superintendent DSP → Superintendent SP → Deputy Commissioner DCP → Commissioner of Police CP → Assistant Inspector General AIG. Served in various commands before Rivers State. *3. Historic Feat - 2002* Appointed *Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command* in 2002. This made her the *1st female police officer in Nigeria to head/control a full state police command*. She commanded over 10,000 officers. *4. Highest Rank* Later promoted to *Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG*. She served as AIG Zone 7, Abuja, which covers FCT, Kaduna & Niger States. AIG is the 2nd highest rank in NPF after IGP. *5. Legacy/Impact* Broke the gender barrier in Nigeria Police. Proved women can lead security, fight crime, and manage elections. Paved way for other female CPs and AIGs like CP Hilda Ibebu and CP Yetunde Longe.