President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday presided over a high-level ceremony at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, where he officially inaugurated Tunji Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police.
The swearing-in event drew cabinet members and top government officials, underscoring its significance within the administration.
With the oath administered, Disu formally assumed leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, stepping into one of the country’s most strategic security positions.
Beyond The Appointment
Beyond the police appointment, the President also inducted six new commissioners into the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), reinforcing the federal body responsible for revenue distribution and fiscal oversight.
Two additional appointments were confirmed as members of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), further strengthening the leadership of the nation’s civil service structure.
Immediately after the brief but symbolic ceremony, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) convened its meeting in the same chamber, marking its first session of the year.
Attendance
In attendance were:
Vice President Kashim Shettima
Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume
Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; and
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Esther Walson-Jack, alongside other cabinet members.
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The gathering signaled the commencement of the Council’s official engagements for the year, setting the tone for policy deliberations and executive decisions in the months ahead.