The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Olatunji Disu on his appointment as the acting Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu.
He said the elevation of Disu to the position of acting Inspector General of Police is well deserved considering his high level professionalism, competence, and contribution to the Nigerian Police for over three decades.
Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile.
He described Disu’s appointment as an honour to Lagos State.
The governor expressed the confidence that Disu will excel in his new position because he has the competence, capacity and track record of good leadership as a seasoned professional and administrator who has distinguished himself in several positions in the past.
He said: “I congratulate Mr. Olatunji Disu on his appointment as the Acting Inspector General of Police.
“His elevation to the position of number one police officer in Nigeria is an honour done to us in Lagos State.
“Disu has served and displayed exceptional leadership in the Nigeria Police Force for over three decades.
“He has a good track record of performance at the state, national and international levels in all the assignments given to him.
“Having worked in various commands, formations and departments of the police across the country, particularly as the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) known as ‘Good Boys’ during his tenure in Lagos State, I believe in Disu’s capacity to deliver on the new mandate to secure Nigeria.
“I am confident that Disu will bring his wealth of experience, garnered over three decades, to bear on his new assignment to meet the expectations of Nigerians for a competent, accountable, transparent, courageous and trustworthy police force in the country.”
