The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday received a delegation of the Lagos State University (LASU) Alumni Association at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where the association conferred emeritus membership on him in recognition of his achievements and contributions to public service.
The delegation was led by the association’s President, Mr Morisson Quakers, SAN.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Quakers commended the IGP’s leadership and his commitment to people-centred policing, personnel welfare and inter-agency collaboration. He said the policy direction and priorities of the current administration would shape the legacy of the IGP’s tenure, and assured him of the association’s continued support.
The Chairman of the association’s Board of Trustees, Mr Lekan Ogunbanwo, described the IGP as a worthy representative of the university. He also praised his accessibility and dedication to service.
Responding, the IGP thanked the alumni for the honour. He acknowledged the university’s contribution to his personal and professional development, as well as the encouragement he had received from fellow alumni throughout his career.
Disu also spoke on ongoing efforts to strengthen professionalism and improve personnel welfare through institutional initiatives and partnerships. He called for greater public understanding of, and cooperation with, police officers in the discharge of their duties, noting the demands and sacrifices that come with policing.
The Inspector-General thanked the association for its goodwill and reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining ties with his alma mater while advancing the Force’s mandate to protect lives and property and serve the public.
