President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in a move set to formalise the appointment of Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as the substantive head of the Nigeria Police Force.
The closed-door session was convened to ratify Disu’s nomination following the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Disu has led the Force in an acting capacity since late February.
The President is expected to forward the appointment to the Senate for confirmation, in accordance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Among those in attendance are 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, alongside several state governors and other statutory members of the Council.
Chaired by the President, the Nigeria Police Council comprises the governors of the 36 states, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Police.
Established under the Police Act 2020 as a key advisory body, the Council provides strategic oversight on major policing matters. Its mandate includes advising the President on internal security policy, police administration, budgeting, and senior appointments and promotions within the Force.
Although it does not oversee the day-to-day operations of the police, the Council ensures due process in significant institutional decisions, particularly appointments to the office of the Inspector-General of Police.
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