By Nkechi Eze
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has demanded clear and measurable performance targets from 29 newly promoted senior police officers, directing them to submit written plans for their respective commands, departments and formations within 90 days.
Disu gave the directive on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, during the decoration ceremony of two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The IGP said the plans must outline specific targets on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust, tailored to the responsibilities of the respective officers, adding that he would personally review the submissions and monitor their implementation.
He described the promotion of the officers as recognition of their years of service, dedication and demonstrated competence, but cautioned that elevation in rank came with greater responsibility and accountability.
Disu charged the newly promoted officers to demonstrate integrity in their conduct, declaring that the Force would maintain zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline.
He urged them to lead by example, stressing that senior officers must demonstrate the standards they expect from their subordinates rather than merely demanding discipline from others.
On personnel welfare, the IGP tasked the officers with prioritising mentorship, identifying and developing younger officers, and ensuring that the welfare of personnel under their command received adequate attention.
He noted that officers who were neglected could hardly be expected to discharge their responsibilities with honour, adding that the true measure of leadership was not only the achievements recorded during an officer’s tenure but also the quality of personnel developed.
Disu also identified public trust as a critical priority in the ongoing repositioning of the Nigeria Police Force into a professional, accountable, intelligence-led and people-oriented institution.
He maintained that public confidence must be earned through fairness, respect for human rights and prompt responses to citizens’ needs, rather than speeches and promises.
“Trust is not built in speeches. It is built at the counter, on the road and in the community, through fairness, respect for human rights and a prompt response to the needs of the people,” he said.
The police chief further reminded the newly promoted officers that their leadership would be closely scrutinised by their subordinates, the communities they serve and the institution, urging them to wear their new ranks with pride but without arrogance.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force and commended the Chairman and members of the Police Service Commission for what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion process.
He also acknowledged the sacrifices of the families and loved ones of the promoted officers, recognising their support throughout the officers’ demanding careers.
Disu charged the officers to justify the confidence reposed in them through responsible leadership, improved service delivery and commitment to the Nigerian people.
“Rank is conferred by the Commission, but respect is earned by conduct,” he declared.
