The Nigeria Police Council has confirmed the Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The Council chaired by President Bola Tinubu confirmed Disu appointment on Monday.
Didu’s appointment came after the resignation Mr. Kayode Egbetokun who cited personal reasons for his disengagement.
Since Egbetokun ‘s resignation, Disu has been overseeing the affairs of the police in acting capacity.
Following the Council’s approval, the President will forward Didu’s name to the Senate for confirmation.
Those at the meeting were the 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, many state Governors, alongside other statutory members of the Council.
The Nigeria Police Council chaired by the President comprises the governors of the 36 states of the federation, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Police.
Established as a critical advisory organ under the Police Act 2020, the Council plays a strategic oversight role on key policing matters.
Its responsibilities include advising the President on internal security policy, police administration, budgeting, and senior appointments and promotions within the Force.
While it does not interfere in the day-to-day operational activities of the police, the Council ensures that due process is followed in major institutional decisions, particularly appointments to the office of the Inspector-General of Police.
If confirmed by the Senate, Disu’s appointment is expected to signal continuity in ongoing security reforms and efforts aimed at strengthening public confidence in the Force.
