The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has been recognised as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM). The induction ceremony took place on September 24, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. This honour acknowledges Disu's contributions to leadership, personnel development, and administration within the Nigeria Police Force. The CIPM fellowship is the institute's highest membership cadre, conferred on professionals who have made significant contributions to human resource management and leadership.
The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of CIPM, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, presented the fellowship to Disu. Gobir highlighted that the recognition reflects Disu's approach to people management, institutional development, and staff welfare. The ceremony brought attention to the importance of personnel management in discussions on the future of policing, particularly as law enforcement institutions emphasise professional development and organisational efficiency. The event underscores the need for effective personnel management in contemporary policing.
In his response, IGP Disu expressed gratitude to the CIPM for the recognition. He emphasised the significance of effective personnel management in modern policing and pledged to continue supporting measures that strengthen merit, professional capacity, discipline, and the welfare of police officers and personnel. Disu described these areas as crucial components of efforts to build a more professional and service-oriented Nigeria Police Force.
The CIPM Fellowship is conferred on professionals who have made notable contributions to human resource management and leadership. This recognition places Disu among distinguished professionals acknowledged by the institute for their contributions. The fellowship induction ceremony highlights the importance of human resource management and leadership in the Nigeria Police Force.
The induction ceremony also drew attention to the challenges and prospects of personnel management in the Nigeria Police Force. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss the future of policing, with a focus on professional development and organisational efficiency. The CIPM fellowship serves as a testament to Disu's commitment to personnel development and administration.
IGP Disu's recognition as a CIPM Fellow is seen as a boost to his efforts to reform the Nigeria Police Force. His pledge to uphold merit, training, and welfare aligns with the institute's goals of promoting effective personnel management. The CIPM fellowship is expected to enhance Disu's capacity to drive reforms and improve the overall performance of the police force.
The event concluded with a reaffirmation of the importance of collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the CIPM. The partnership aims to promote professional development, organisational efficiency, and effective personnel management. The CIPM fellowship induction ceremony marks a significant milestone in Disu's career, recognising his contributions to leadership and personnel development.
Key points
- IGP Olatunji Disu inducted as CIPM Fellow
- Recognition reflects Disu's approach to people management, institutional development, and staff welfare
- Disu pledges to uphold merit, training, and welfare in the Nigeria Police Force
