The National Police Council has unanimously endorsed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development to journalists shortly after the council’s meeting at the State House, Abuja, which lasted about 40 minutes.
“Yes, they have unanimously endorsed Disu as IGP,” Onanuga said.
The meeting was convened in compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the Police Council to formally consider the appointment of an Inspector-General of Police.
In an earlier statement announcing the resignation of former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, last Tuesday, the Presidency had indicated that the council would be summoned to deliberate on Disu’s appointment.
“In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council shortly to formally consider the appointment of AIG Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation,” Onanuga had stated.
The Police Council, chaired by the President, comprises the 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Police.
Among those in attendance at the meeting were Vice President Kashim Shettima; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack.
Also present were the governors of Enugu, Nasarawa, Ogun, Kwara, Plateau, Ondo and Lagos states, as well as the Deputy Governor of Kogi State. The Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, Police Affairs and Interior also attended the meeting.
With the council’s endorsement secured, Disu’s nomination is expected to be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation in line with statutory requirements.
