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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has told the newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to see their promotion as a renewed call to national duty.
The IGP has also charged the DIGs to lead with honour, serve with integrity, and work collectively towards building a Nigeria Police Force that is respected, trusted and capable of meeting the nation’s security aspirations.
Disu, who gave the charge when he decorated the senior officers with their new ranks, urged them to leverage their experience in strengthening intelligence-led policing, deepening inter-agency cooperation, improving operational coordination across commands and reinforcing accountability within the ranks.
The new DIGs are: Zachariah Achinyan, Zango Baba, Isyaku Mohammed, Margaret OChalla, Mohammed Sulaiman, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, Fayoade Adegoke and Umar Nadada.
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The IGP, while noting that the strength of any police institution lies not only in its authority, but also in the integrity, discipline and sense of duty demonstrated by those entrusted with leadership, said: “As DIGs,you must remain steadfast in upholding the core values of professionalism, accountability and service to the Nigerian people.
“The responsibilities that come with this rank require courage in decision-making, fairness in leadership and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.”
Disu, while noting that the security environment in which the Force operates continues to grow in complexity, with challenges ranging from organised crime and cyber-enabled threats to violent criminal networks and other emerging security concerns, said the increasing expectations placed on the Nigeria Police Force demand leadership that is strategic, forward-looking and firmly committed to professionalism and operational excellence.
The IGP, who emphasised that their leadership must inspire confidence within the Force and strengthen public trust among citizens, added that their tenure should be defined by discipline, fairness, transparency and service, noting that their actions and decisions would continue to shape the culture, direction and public perception of the Nigeria Police Force as it works towards becoming a more professional, technologically driven and citizen-focused institution.
