IGP Disu Gives 29 Promoted Officers 90 Days To Submit Performance Plans

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed 29 newly promoted senior police officers to submit written performance plans within 90 days, outlining measurable targets on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust.

Disu gave the directive in Abuja while decorating two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) at the Force Headquarters.

The police chief said the promotions were not merely recognition of the officers’ years of service and competence but a call to greater responsibility and accountability.

He warned that their new ranks would attract higher expectations from the Nigeria Police Force and the public, stressing that their elevation must translate into improved leadership and service delivery.

According to him, each officer is expected to submit a written performance plan for the command, department, formation or office under their supervision, outlining clear and measurable targets within 90 days.

He said the plans must address integrity, the welfare and professional development of personnel, as well as public trust, adding that he would personally review the submissions and monitor their implementation.

Disu outlined three major priorities for the newly promoted officers, urging them to demonstrate integrity, invest in the welfare and professional growth of their subordinates, and rebuild public confidence in the police.

On integrity, the IGP called for zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, insisting that senior officers must lead by example rather than demand standards they were unwilling to uphold.

He said the conduct of senior officers would determine the level of discipline and professionalism within their respective commands.

On personnel welfare, Disu urged the officers to prioritise mentorship, identify promising junior officers and provide opportunities for their professional development.

He noted that neglected officers could hardly be expected to deliver effective and honourable service, adding that the true measure of leadership would also be determined by the quality of personnel left behind after their tenure.

The IGP further charged the officers to take ownership of efforts to reposition the Nigeria Police Force as a professional, accountable, intelligence-led and people-oriented institution.

He said public confidence could not be restored through speeches alone but through fairness, respect for human rights and prompt responses to citizens’ concerns.

According to him, public trust is built through everyday interactions between police officers and members of the public at police stations, on the roads and within communities.

Disu also acknowledged the sacrifices made by the families and loved ones of the newly promoted officers, particularly the challenges associated with frequent postings, late-night duties and missed family occasions.

He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force and praised the Police Service Commission for what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion exercise.

The IGP urged the newly decorated officers to wear their ranks with pride but avoid arrogance, insisting that their elevation must be reflected in improved leadership standards and greater responsibility.