- the Presidency indicated that the council would soon be summoned to address the matter
- Disu, 59, has been serving as acting Inspector General since Wednesday, following Egbetokun’s departure
- The President emphasised the importance of integrity, improved welfare for officers
President Bola Tinubu is set to convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council on Monday to deliberate on the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector General of Police.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that senior officials within the Presidency and the police hierarchy confirmed over the weekend that preparations are in place for the session.
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One source disclosed that the council meeting would hold on Monday, while another noted that it would likely follow the usual schedule of Federal Executive Council gatherings, typically around midday.
The meeting is being held in line with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the Police Council to review and consider a nominee before the President forwards the name to the Senate for confirmation.
Last Tuesday, while announcing the resignation of former Inspector General, Kayode Egbetokun, the Presidency indicated that the council would soon be summoned to address the matter.
In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was stated that the council would formally consider Disu’s appointment before his nomination is transmitted to the Senate.
The Nigeria Police Council is chaired by the President and includes the governors of the 36 states, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector General of Police.
Disu, 59, has been serving as acting Inspector General since Wednesday, following Egbetokun’s departure. During his decoration ceremony, President Tinubu urged him to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force and make it more efficient and responsive to citizens’ needs.
The President emphasised the importance of integrity, improved welfare for officers, and rebuilding public trust in the police institution.
A native of Lagos Island, Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Lagos State University and holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration as well as a Master’s degree in Criminology, Security, and Legal Psychology.
If the Senate confirms his nomination, Disu will become the 23rd indigenous Inspector General of Police.
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