In Abuja, Inspector‑General of Police Olatunji Disu addressed a group of newly promoted senior officers during a ceremony where they were presented with their new ranks. He warned that the promotions were not merely a reward but a call to greater responsibility, demanding that the officers uphold professionalism, discipline, integrity and accountability.
“Higher rank brings higher accountability, and the Force and the Nigerian people will hold you to it,” Disu said. He recalled his own first promotion, noting that “now everybody is watching.” The IGP declared a zero‑tolerance stance on corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, urging officers to lead by example.
As part of a new accountability framework, Disu ordered each promoted officer to submit a leadership plan within 90 days. The plans must set clear, measurable targets on integrity, welfare and public trust, and will be reviewed by the IGP.
Disu outlined three pillars of effective police leadership. On integrity, he demanded that senior officers practise the standards they expect from subordinates. He stressed the importance of mentoring junior officers and improving their welfare, saying the true measure of leadership would be “the quality of officers you leave behind.” On public trust, he urged officers to build confidence through fairness, respect for human rights and prompt responses to citizen needs.
He also acknowledged the sacrifices of officers’ families, noting that long hours, distant postings and missed occasions often go unnoticed. The IGP congratulated the new leaders and encouraged them to share the joy of their elevation with the spouses and families who have supported them.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
