President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council on Monday to formally consider the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
The meeting, expected to take place around midday, will follow the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the council to review the appointment before the President forwards the nominee’s name to the Senate for final confirmation.
The development comes shortly after the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun, which created the leadership vacancy at the Nigeria Police Force.
Following the exit, Disu was appointed in an acting capacity while awaiting formal confirmation.
Police Council’s Role in IGP Appointment
The Nigeria Police Council plays a crucial constitutional role in the appointment of Nigeria’s police chief.
The council is chaired by the President and includes all 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the serving Inspector-General of Police.
After reviewing the nomination, the council must approve the appointment before it proceeds to the Senate for legislative confirmation.
Tinubu Tasks Disu with Police Reforms
During Disu’s decoration ceremony as acting IGP, President Tinubu charged him to strengthen professionalism and public confidence within the police.
According to the President, the leadership transition comes at a critical moment for Nigeria’s security architecture.
He urged Disu to prioritise officers’ welfare while ensuring the police remain responsive to citizens’ needs.
Profile of Tunji Disu
Olatunji Disu, a native of Lagos Island, joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992.
Over the years, he has held several strategic positions within the force and recently served as Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory.
Disu holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Lagos State University and Master’s degrees in Public Administration as well as Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology.
If confirmed by the Senate, Disu will become the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police, marking a new leadership phase for the Nigeria Police Force and potentially shaping the country’s approach to policing, security reforms, and public safety.
