On October 3, 2026, Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu met with renowned Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, at Police House in Lagos. The meeting aimed to explore how the creative industry can help improve public trust in the Nigeria Police Force, especially among young Nigerians. This engagement is part of the police leadership's efforts to collaborate with influential stakeholders and enhance the relationship between the Force and the public.
According to IGP Disu, the entertainment industry has significant influence among young Nigerians and can play a vital role in shaping public conversations, building bridges, and promoting better understanding between police officers and the communities they serve. He highlighted the potential of Nigeria's creative sector, particularly the Orange Economy, which encompasses activities across music, film, fashion, digital content, and other creative industries.
IGP Disu emphasized that stronger partnerships with the creative industry could enable the police to communicate more effectively with young people while creating opportunities for dialogue between citizens and security agencies. This engagement is part of broader efforts by the police leadership to improve public confidence in the Force through engagement with groups outside traditional security structures.
Burna Boy expressed support for the initiative and indicated his willingness to contribute to efforts aimed at strengthening relations between the police and Nigerians, particularly the younger generation. Although the meeting did not result in the announcement of a specific program or formal partnership between Burna Boy and the Nigeria Police Force, the discussions focused on the potential role of the creative industry in supporting efforts to rebuild trust and improve police-community relations.
The police said collaboration with young Nigerians, creatives, the media, civil society, and the private sector would be crucial in improving public perception and fostering a more constructive relationship between officers and citizens. This engagement with Burna Boy is one of the initiatives aimed at enhancing police-community relations and rebuilding public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.
The meeting between IGP Disu and Burna Boy comes as part of efforts to engage influential stakeholders and improve the image of the police. The police leadership recognizes the importance of collaborating with stakeholders across society to strengthen public confidence in the institution. By engaging with the creative industry, the police aim to leverage the influence of prominent figures like Burna Boy to promote a positive image of the police.
The discussions between IGP Disu and Burna Boy highlight the potential for innovative partnerships between the police and the creative industry to drive positive change in police-community relations. The engagement demonstrates the police leadership's commitment to exploring new strategies to improve public trust and confidence in the Nigeria Police Force, particularly among young Nigerians.
Key points
- IGP Olatunji Disu met with Burna Boy to discuss rebuilding public trust in the Nigeria Police Force among young Nigerians.
- The creative industry, particularly the Orange Economy, can play a vital role in shaping public conversations and promoting better understanding between police officers and the communities they serve.
- The engagement aims to leverage the influence of prominent figures like Burna Boy to promote a positive image of the police and improve police-community relations.
