By our Reporter
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police 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, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye.
The ceremony was witnessed 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 swore in newly appointed commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission and the Federal Civil Service Commission.
The ceremony preceded the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting, which began at 03:01 pm.
The FCSC officials include Prof. Ngbea Gabriel (Benue) and Omoregie Idahagbon (Edo).
RMAFC commissioners were 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.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chambers, State House, Abuja, at 2:00 pm shortly before the Federal Executive Council meeting, the first for the year
Disu took the oath of office before Vice President Kashim Shettima, Ministers, Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Tunji Olaopa, family members and other guests.
Also in attendance were 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; and Head of Service, Mrs Esther Walson-Jack.
