IGP Disu Demands High Ethical Standards, Accountability From Newly Promoted AIGs, CPs

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to uphold integrity, accountability and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

Disu gave the charge on Thursday, November 12, 2026, while declaring open an executive training programme for the senior officers at the National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Abuja.

The training, titled Advanced Command, Strategic Leadership and Policing Governance, is designed to strengthen strategic leadership and command effectiveness among the newly promoted officers.

In his remarks, the IGP congratulated the officers on their promotions but reminded them that higher ranks came with greater responsibility and accountability.

He urged them to anticipate security challenges, manage resources effectively and make sound decisions guided by “professionalism, the rule of law and the public interest.”

Disu identified “integrity, personnel development and public trust” as core leadership priorities, while demanding “zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline.”

He also urged the officers to prioritise mentorship and personnel welfare, noting that leadership should be measured not only by achievements in office but also by “the quality of officers developed and left behind.”

The police chief further charged the participants to earn public confidence through “fairness, respect for human rights and responsive service.”

He urged them to actively participate in the programme and translate the knowledge acquired into improved command performance and public safety.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Also speaking, the Director-General of NIPS, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, said senior command required “a broader understanding of security patterns and organisational challenges.”

Ogunsakin explained that the programme would combine practical scenarios, dialogue and strategic thinking to sharpen the officers’ judgement and prepare them to lead with “courage, humanity and confidence.”

The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to “continuous professional development, accountable leadership and personnel welfare” as foundations for effective, people-oriented policing.