BREAKING: President Tinubu Swears in Olatunji Disu as Substantive IGP
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday officially sworn in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers, State House, Abuja.
Disu took the oath of office at 2:53 pm, following the reading of his citation by the State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Abiodun Oladunjoye. The ceremony was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, cabinet members, and other dignitaries.
President Tinubu arrived at the Council Chambers at 2:48 pm, after which the National Anthem was rendered, followed by the presentation of citations for the appointees.
Immediately after Disu’s swearing-in, the President also administered oaths to newly appointed commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The FCSC officials sworn in include Prof. Ngbea Gabriel (Benue) and Omoregie Idahagbon (Edo), while the RMAFC commissioners include Abubakar Wamakko (Sokoto), Sen. Marafa Abba (Taraba), Ahmed Waziri (Adamawa), Hadizatu Mustapha (Borno), Helen Bob (Bayelsa), and Oladele Gboyega (Osun).
Disu’s confirmation as substantive IGP follows the unanimous endorsement of his appointment by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday, and the ceremony preceded the first Federal Executive Council meeting of the year, which began at 3:01 pm.
The swearing-in was witnessed by Vice President Shettima, ministers, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission Tunji Olaopa, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Police Affairs Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Head of Service Esther Walson-Jack, and members of Disu’s family.
Disu’s appointment as substantive IGP comes a week after he was named acting IGP following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun on February 23, 2026.
Although Egbetokun cited “family issues” for his resignation, reports indicated his departure was linked to disagreements over VIP protection withdrawals, state policing, and internal disputes within the Force.
During his decoration as acting IGP last week, President Tinubu charged Disu to strengthen discipline, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and restore public confidence in the police. In his response, Disu pledged to end impunity within the Force and enforce zero tolerance for corruption and human rights abuses.
