President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday formally swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following the unanimous endorsement of his appointment by the Nigeria Police Council.

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.

The Nigeria Police Council meeting, presided over by President Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in line with constitutional provisions.

Other top government officials present at the meeting included the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Esther Walson-Jack.

Speaking at the meeting, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised Disu for his outstanding service record, particularly during his tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos between 2015 and 2021. Sanwo-Olu noted that Disu distinguished himself in crime control and operational efficiency.

Similarly, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule commended the President’s choice, describing the appointment as well-deserved and based on merit and proven competence.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike also applauded Disu’s professionalism, recalling his service in Rivers State between 2014 and 2015 as Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department and the anti-kidnapping unit. Wike further noted that Disu later served as Commissioner of Police for the FCT Command, where he demonstrated efficiency in tackling crime and strengthening security operations across the territory.

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah moved the motion for the endorsement of Disu’s appointment, which received unanimous approval from council members.

Disu’s confirmation comes barely a week after President Tinubu appointed him Acting Inspector-General of Police following the resignation of his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun.

Although Egbetokun cited “family reasons” in his resignation letter, reports indicated that he was asked to step down after disagreements over certain policy directives, including the withdrawal of police officers from VIP protection duties and discussions surrounding state policing.

Born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State, Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. He holds several qualifications in public administration, forensic investigation, criminology, security studies, legal psychology, and entrepreneurship, reflecting a career shaped by professional development and modern policing strategies.

Before his latest appointment, Disu served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Special Protection Unit and the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Annex in Lagos.

Like his predecessor, Disu previously worked with President Tinubu during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007. While Egbetokun served as Chief Security Officer, Disu functioned as Aide-de-Camp to the then governor.