Oyetola Receives New IGP Disu, Pledges Stronger Partnership

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday, received the newly appointed acting inspector-general of police, IGP Tunji Disu, in Abuja, pledging to partner with the Police Force for greater Nigeria.

Oyetola, who congratulated Disu on his appointment, described it as well deserved and expressed confidence in his capacity to deliver effective leadership for the nation’s police.

Speaking at the event, the minister said: “I warmly congratulate you on your appointment as inspector-general of police. Your track record of professionalism and service inspires confidence that you will perform excellently in this office and further strengthen the security architecture of our country.”

Dr. Oyetola described the visit as timely, stressing that inter-agency synergy remained central to the Federal Government’s blue economy agenda. He said the ministry was committed to working closely with law-enforcement and security institutions to ensure that Nigeria’s waters remain safe, secure and conducive to investment and sustainable use.

“The maritime sector holds enormous promise for economic diversification and job creation,” he stated. “To unlock its full potential, we must guarantee safety and order across our waterways through seamless cooperation among all relevant agencies.”

While speaking earlier, Acting IGP Disu thanked the minister for the goodwill and reaffirmed his readiness to work collaboratively with all ministries and agencies whose mandates intersect with national security and economic development.

He noted that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) would continue to support strategic sectors, including the maritime domain, through intelligence-led operations and partnerships.

IGP Disu, in turn, reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s readiness to strengthen its operational support for maritime security initiatives, including intelligence-led policing, patrols and enhanced enforcement against criminal activities on the waterways.

Special adviser to the minister, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, said both leaders agreed to sustain regular strategic dialogue and operational coordination mechanisms aimed at improving surveillance coverage, response capacity and information-sharing across agencies operating within Nigeria’s marine and coastal environments.