Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described the elevation of Olatunji Disu as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) as a reward for professionalism and dedication to responsibility throughout his service as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State.
Governor Fubara said this when the IGP paid a courtesy go to to Government House, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday.
The governor stated he was notably pleased that Disu, who left Rivers after serving throughout a really troublesome and attempting interval, was returning in the next capability.
According to him, the police chief served on the peak of political disaster within the state however remained balanced, skilled and dedicated to his constitutional duties.
“I really feel very pleased that anyone who left right here in a really troublesome state of affairs, in a really attempting time, is right here in the present day visiting us in the next capability. Honestly, I really feel very pleased.
“While he was here as Commissioner of Police, it was at the peak of a crisis, but I can tell you that he did his work not minding the situation. He tried as much as he could to balance all areas. So, I want to thank you for serving us well, and that service is what propelled you to this very exalted position that you occupy today,” Fubara stated.
The governor described the go to as a homecoming, noting that anybody who served meritoriously in a spot turns into a part of that place.
He stated posterity will bear in mind Disu and the function he performed throughout his administration.
Fubara famous that the IGP assumed workplace at one other troublesome time for the nation with the 2027 normal elections approaching, and prayed for grace to surmount the challenges.
“You are taking this new office at a very difficult time too, considering the challenges we are already facing in this country and the one we are about to enter into, which is the election. I strongly believe that God will give you the grace to surmount that challenge,” he stated.
He assured the IGP of steady assist and cooperation of the Rivers State Government in sustaining legislation and order, and prayed that he “will never end in shame but will continue to progress to a greater glory.”
Earlier, IGP Disu stated his go to was to precise appreciation to Governor Fubara and Rivers folks for their cooperation throughout his tenure as Commissioner of Police.
He stated he was additionally in Port Harcourt to attend the ebook launch of Dame Stella Okuyiga, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police and one of many first 20 girls to hitch the Nigeria Police Force, whom he described as a residing monument at 94 years.
Disu counseled Rivers folks for permitting peace to reign and thanked Fubara for assist given to him whereas in workplace and continued help to his successor.
He famous that with out cooperation of the state authorities, policing could be very troublesome, including that sister safety companies had requested him to convey their gratitude to the governor for his assist to the safety sector.
