“The swearing-in ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting scheduled for the same day,” Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced in a statement on Monday.
The council’s meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, was presided over by President Tinubu and attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in accordance with constitutional provisions.
Also in attendance were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam; Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike; and Head of Service, Mrs Esther Walson-Jack.
According to Onanuga, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, spoke glowingly about Disu, commending him for his exemplary services, particularly during his tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos between 2015 and 2021, where he earned recognition for excellence in crime control.
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, also commended the President’s choice, noting that Disu’s appointment was based on his excellent career record.
FCT Minister and former Rivers State Governor, Wike, lauded Disu’s professionalism, recalling his service in Rivers State as Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department and anti-kidnapping unit between 2014 and 2015.
