President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP), administering the oath of office during a ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The appointment, which followed standard procedure for the nation’s top police post, was immediately followed by the swearing-in of six commissioners for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners for the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The brief ceremony took place in the Council Chamber just before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting commenced. The simultaneous oaths underscored the administration’s focus on filling key governance and security leadership positions. Attending the event were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Esther Walson-Jack, alongside several ministers and family members of the appointees.
Disu’s appointment comes at a critical time for Nigeria’s internal security apparatus. As IGP, he assumes command of the Nigeria Police Force, tasked with addressing widespread public concerns over crime, community policing, and institutional reform. His predecessor, Usman Alkali Baba, retired upon the completion of his tenure. The IGP is a presidential appointee responsible for overseeing the force’s operations nationwide.
The concurrent appointments to the RMAFC and FCSC are equally significant. The RMAFC plays a vital constitutional role in reviewing and recommending revenue allocation formulas among Nigeria’s federal, state, and local governments, a process central to the country’s fiscal federalism. The FCSC is responsible for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of senior civil servants, influencing the efficiency and neutrality of the federal bureaucracy.
The scheduling of the oaths immediately prior to the FEC meeting highlighted the administration’s intent to swiftly integrate these new appointees into the governance framework. With the council members present, the meeting proceeded shortly after the ceremony, allowing the new commissioners to participate in executive deliberations from their first day in office.
These appointments signal a continued effort by the Tinubu administration to stabilize leadership in core national institutions. Disu’s tenure as IGP will be closely watched for its impact on policing standards and public trust. The new RMAFC and FCSC commissioners are expected to contribute to ongoing discussions on equitable resource distribution and civil service integrity. Their collective work forms part of the broader governance agenda as the administration navigates economic and security challenges.
