Police chief receives lifetime achievement award from old boys’ association
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has received a lifetime achievement award from the St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association at a reception in Lagos. The association cited his more than three decades in public service, while Disu credited his alma mater’s values with shaping his career.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association for his public service and leadership. Disu accepted the award on Saturday at a grand reception in Lagos, where he was honoured alongside Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso.
The recognition was announced in a post by Force Public Relations Officer Ani Iniedu on X. According to the post, the award recognised Disu’s more than three decades of service to the Nigeria Police Force and his professional achievements since completing his secondary education at St. Gregory’s College in 1985.
The association highlighted his experience in frontline policing, criminal investigation, intelligence operations, international peacekeeping and senior command. Disu joined the police as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent in 1992. During his career, he served as commander of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad, head of the Intelligence Response Team and commissioner of police.
The source material says he was appointed the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police in February 2026. The award also recognised his stated emphasis on professionalism, intelligence-led policing, accountability, personnel welfare, community partnership and the responsible use of technology in public safety. Disu thanked the association and said recognition from his alma mater was particularly significant.
He said the education and values acquired at St. Gregory’s College had remained important in shaping his career and commitment to public service. He reaffirmed his commitment to serving Nigeria with integrity and strengthening the police as a professional, accountable and people-centred institution.
The Nigeria Police Force said education, values and mentorship play an important role in preparing officers for national service.
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