Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has counseled the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for his professionalism and dedication to responsibility whereas serving as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State throughout a interval of political disaster.
Fubara gave the commendation on Tuesday at Government House, Port Harcourt, when Disu, accompanied by senior law enforcement officials, together with Commissioners of Police from Rivers, Bayelsa and the Eastern Port Command, in addition to heads of sister safety businesses, paid him a courtesy go to.
The governor expressed delight at IGP’s elevation, recalling how he discharged his duties regardless of the tough circumstances on the time.
“While he was here as a Commissioner, he was here at the peak of 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 the areas,” he stated.
Fubara stated Disu’s efficiency in Rivers State demonstrated the worth of professionalism and earned him recognition, describing his return as Inspector-General of Police as a second of pleasure.
The governor stated: “I feel very happy that somebody who left here in a very difficult situation, in a very trying time, did wonderfully well, is here today visiting us in a higher capacity.”
He additionally wished the IGP success in addressing the nation’s safety challenges, notably with the 2027 common elections approaching.
Fubara expressed confidence that Disu would overcome the challenges forward and prayed for better success in his new place.
Earlier, IGP Olatunji Disu stated his go to mixed attendance on the e-book launch of retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Dame Stella Obuoforibo Okuyiga (previously Opuiyo), with a chance to return to Rivers State, the place he beforehand served as Commissioner of Police.
He stated Dame Okuyiga (previously Opuiyo) was among the many first 20 girls to hitch the Nigeria Police Force, describing her as an essential determine within the historical past of the police and Rivers State.
“I’m right here on this great state, this glorious metropolis at present to attend the launching of a e-book offered by
Dame Stella Obuoforibo Okuyiga, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, who was among the many first set of 20 girls to hitch the Nigerian Police Force.”
The IGP additionally thanked the Governor and the folks of Rivers State for his or her cooperation and help throughout his earlier project.
He famous that efficient policing requires collaboration with the state authorities and different safety businesses.
“Without the cooperation of the state government, without the cooperation of the Governor, the job of policing will be very, very difficult.”
IGP Disu expressed appreciation for the help given to the police and different safety businesses, saying the help contributed to sustaining peace within the state.
In September 2026, the memoirs of Dame Stella Obuoforibo Okuyiga (previously Opuiyo), titled “Origin of Policewomen in Nigeria and My Journey in the Nigeria Police Force (1955–1986)”, have been formally revealed, capturing her trailblazing profession as one among Nigeria’s first 20 pioneering feminine law enforcement officials.
