By Chesa Chesa
President Bola Tinubu on Monday convened a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to formally seek the confirmation of his nominee – Olatunji Disu – as the substantive Inspector-General of Police.
Disu has been overseeing the affairs of the Force in an acting capacity since last week following the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
After confirmation by the Police Council, Disu’s nomination is expected to be forwarded to the Senate for final confirmation in line with constitutional and statutory provisions.
Among those who attended the meeting were Vice President Kashim Shettima; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, many state Governors, alongside other statutory members of the Council.
The Nigeria Police Council is chaired by the President and 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 Police Force.
