The National Police Council has unanimously endorsed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, marking a key step toward formalising his leadership of the Nigeria Police Force.
The decision was reached during a meeting held at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja on Monday, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The session, which lasted about 40 minutes, was convened in compliance with statutory provisions guiding senior police appointments.
Confirming the development shortly after the meeting, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that council members unanimously backed Disu’s nomination.
“Yes, they have unanimously endorsed Disu as IGP,” Onanuga stated.
The gathering followed earlier assurances by the Presidency that the Police Council would be convened in line with the Police Act 2020 to formally consider the appointment before forwarding it to the Senate for confirmation.
The council, chaired by the President, comprises the governors of the 36 states, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Polic
Monday’s meeting commenced shortly after the President arrived at the State House at about 2:15 p.m., following confirmations from senior Presidency and police sources that the council would deliberate on the appointment.
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Among those in attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Didi Walson-Jack, as well as several state governors and senior cabinet officials, including ministers responsible for the Federal Capital Territory, Police Affairs and Interior.
Governors from Enugu, Nasarawa, Ogun, Kwara, Plateau, Ondo and Lagos states were also present, alongside the Deputy Governor of Kogi State.
Disu, 59, has been serving in an acting capacity following the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down last week, officially citing family reasons.
However, reports indicated that Egbetokun had earlier been summoned to the Presidential Villa and informed of the decision leading to his exit.
With the council’s endorsement secured, Disu’s nomination is now expected to be transmitted to the Senate for legislative confirmation in accordance with legal requirements.