Nigeria Police Council Endorses Olatunji Disu as Substantive IGP

The Nigeria Police Council, chaired by President Bola Tinubu and comprising the 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has unanimously approved the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the confirmation after the Council’s meeting at the State House in Abuja, which lasted about 40 minutes.

The session began around 2:15 pm following Tinubu’s arrival and was held in line with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the Council to consider appointments to the office of the IGP.

The closed-door meeting was convened to ratify Disu’s nomination after the resignation of former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.

Disu, who was appointed in an acting capacity last week and elevated from the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, was also promoted to the rank of Inspector-General. He has approximately two months left before retirement.

Sources indicated that following the Council’s endorsement, the President is expected to forward the appointment to the Senate for confirmation in accordance with constitutional and statutory requirements. However, some opinions hold that Senate confirmation may not be necessary for the appointment of an IGP.

Those present at the high-level meeting included Vice President Kashim Shettima; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam; and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, alongside several state governors and other statutory members of the Council.

The Nigeria Police Council, established under the Police Act 2020, serves as a key advisory body on policing matters. Its responsibilities include advising the President on internal security policies, police administration, budgeting, and senior appointments and promotions within the Force.

Although it does not oversee daily police operations, the Council ensures that due process is followed in significant institutional decisions, particularly in appointments to the office of the Inspector-General of Police.

Monday’s endorsement comes as Nigeria faces complex security challenges, highlighting the need for stable leadership within the country’s policing structure.

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