Police Train Newly Promoted AIGs, CPs as IG Disu Harps on Accountability, Strategic Leadership
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to demonstrate exemplary leadership, accountability and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
Disu gave the charge on Thursday, November 12, 2026, while declaring open an Executive Training on Advanced Command, Strategic Leadership and Policing Governance for the newly promoted senior officers at the National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Abuja.
The programme is aimed at strengthening strategic leadership capacity and enhancing command effectiveness among senior police officers.
Congratulating the participants on their promotions, the IGP noted that higher ranks come with greater responsibilities and expectations, urging them to anticipate emerging security challenges, manage available resources efficiently and make decisions guided by professionalism, the rule of law and public interest.
He identified integrity, personnel development and public trust as essential pillars of effective police leadership, warning against corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline.
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Disu also emphasised the importance of mentorship and personnel welfare, noting that effective leadership should not be measured solely by achievements recorded in office but also by the quality of officers developed and the institutional values sustained by those in command.
The police chief further urged the senior officers to strengthen public confidence through fairness, respect for human rights and responsive service delivery.
He encouraged participants to take full advantage of the training and apply the knowledge acquired to improve command performance, operational effectiveness and public safety.
In his address, the Director-General of NIPS, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, said effective senior command requires a broader understanding of security trends, institutional dynamics and organisational challenges.
Ogunsakin explained that the training would incorporate practical scenarios, interactive discussions and strategic thinking to sharpen the participants’ decision-making abilities and prepare them to lead with courage, humanity and confidence.
He said the programme was designed to equip the officers with the competencies required to navigate complex security challenges and strengthen policing governance.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to continuous professional development, accountable leadership and personnel welfare as critical foundations for effective and people-oriented policing.
By PRNigeria
