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The NAFESOJE Empowerment Foundation, in collaboration with ANCSOs, has congratulated Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu, psc(+), on his appointment as the 23rd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, describing the move as a “strategic boost for national policing and public safety.”

In a press statement, the organisations applauded President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, for the “strategic and thoughtful appointment at a critical juncture in our nation’s security landscape,” emphasizing that the selection of a seasoned, disciplined, and results-oriented officer reflects a commitment to strengthening professionalism, operational efficiency, and accountability in the Nigeria Police Force.

The statement highlighted IGP Disu’s exemplary service record, noting: “His operational leadership in Lagos and Rivers States demonstrates courage, strategic foresight, and a proven capacity for decisive action in complex security environments. His track record in combating violent crime, dismantling criminal networks, and enhancing community-police relations provides a solid foundation for national leadership at this pivotal time.”

Acknowledging Nigeria’s complex security challenges—including banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, organised crime, and communal conflicts—the organisations urged the new police chief to “deploy his tested experience, institutional knowledge, and reform-driven mindset toward implementing bold, intelligence-led, and technology-enabled policing strategies capable of restoring public confidence and substantially reducing insecurity across the federation.”

The statement further called for IGP Disu to prioritize “inter-agency coordination, operational discipline, continuous capacity building, improved welfare for officers and personnel, and strengthened community engagement frameworks,” underscoring these as critical for establishing a responsive, citizen-focused policing system capable of addressing both urban and rural threats.

NAFESOJE Foundation and ANCSOs also appealed to all stakeholders—state governments, traditional institutions, civil society organisations, the private sector, and citizens—to “extend full cooperation and constructive support to the Inspector-General of Police,” emphasizing that national security “remains a shared responsibility” and requires collective action.

The organisations concluded by assuring IGP Disu of their moral support and constructive engagement, saying: “We are optimistic that under his leadership, the Nigeria Police Force will witness renewed strategic direction, enhanced professionalism, and measurable improvements in internal security outcomes. We once again congratulate IGP Olatunji Disu on his appointment and wish him wisdom, courage, resilience, and outstanding success in the service of our nation.”

This endorsement from key civil society actors reinforces public confidence in IGP Disu’s leadership and sets high expectations for proactive and reform-driven policing nationwide.