The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association in recognition of his contributions to public service and leadership.
Disu was honoured alongside the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, at a grand reception organised by the association in Lagos on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
The award recognised Disu’s distinguished career spanning more than three decades in the Nigeria Police Force, as well as his professional accomplishments since graduating from St. Gregory’s College in 1985.
According to the Nigeria Police Force, the recognition highlighted his experience in frontline policing, criminal investigation, intelligence operations, international peacekeeping and senior command responsibilities.
Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1992 and has served in various operational and leadership positions, including Commander of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad, Head of the Intelligence Response Team and Commissioner of Police.
He was appointed the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police in February 2026.
The association also acknowledged his emphasis on professionalism, intelligence-led policing, accountability, personnel welfare, community partnership and the use of technology to strengthen policing and public safety.
Speaking after receiving the award, Disu expressed appreciation to the St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association, describing the recognition from his alma mater as particularly significant.
He reaffirmed his commitment to serving Nigeria with integrity and strengthening the Nigeria Police Force as a professional, accountable and people-centred institution.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the Nigeria Police Force remained committed to promoting exemplary leadership, professionalism and dedicated service while recognising the role of education, values and mentorship in shaping officers who contribute to national development.
