By Adedapo Adesanya

Seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) by the Police Service Commission (PSC).

The elevation, which is a result of merit, seniority, record of service and performance in a written examination and oral interview conducted today at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, is part of efforts to strengthen the leadership cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.

The newly promoted DIGs are Mr Zachariah Fera Achinyan (formerly AIG Zone 4, Makurdi), Mr Zango Ibrahim Baba (formerly AIG Department of Logistics and Supply), Mr Isyaku Mohammed (formerly AIG Armament, Force Headquarters, Abuja), Mrs Margaret Agebe Ochalla (formerly AIG FCID Annex, Lagos), Mr Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman (formerly AIG Police Accounts and Budget, Force Headquarters, Abuja), Mrs Kenechukwu Onwuemelie (formerly AIG Zone 15, Maiduguri), and Mr Umar Shehu Nadada (formerly AIG Zone 14, Katsina).

This latest round of promotions follows the recent elevation of DIG Fayoade Adegoke to the substantive rank of DIG. He will now join the Force Management Team.

The promotions became necessary to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of eight DIGs who previously occupied these strategic offices.

While congratulating the new DIGs, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mr Hashimu Salihu Argungu, charged them to live up to the expectations of their new offices.

He urged them to prioritise national security and foster a cordial and productive working relationship with the Commission to ensure the continued development of the Nigeria Police Force.

Some of the PSC board members who took part as examiners in the exercise included Mr Paul Adamu Galumje, Mr Taiwo Lakanu (DIG rtd and Chairman, PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters), and Onyemuche Nnamani (Secretary to the Commission).

Recently, Mr Tunji Disu became the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) following the exit of Mr Kayode Egbetokun.

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

Ms Jumoke Olaniyan has been appointed as the Chief Strategy Officer of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc.

In her new role, Ms Olaniyan will lead enterprise-wide strategy formulation and execution across the organisation, driving initiatives aligned with its ambition to deepen market liquidity, expand product innovation, broaden investor participation, and enhance long-term stakeholder value.

The role is central to strengthening cross-functional alignment and organisational effectiveness as NGX Group continues to evolve its integrated market infrastructure model.

NGX Group, in a statement, said it strengthened its executive leadership with the appointment of Ms Olaniyan to advance its next phase of strategic growth, digital transformation, product innovation and market development.

Her appointment underscores the company’s continued focus on disciplined strategy execution, strong governance and sustainable value creation.

It also reflects the group’s deliberate effort to strengthen its leadership structure through broader representation at the executive level, ensuring that women continue to play influential roles in shaping the evolution of Nigeria’s capital markets while contributing meaningfully to national economic development.

Before joining NGX Group, Ms Olaniyan held senior leadership roles at FMDQ Group Plc and FDHL Group, where she played key roles in business development, market expansion, and product innovation across the fixed income, currencies and derivatives markets.

With over two decades of experience spanning financial markets, strategy, consulting, and banking, she brings extensive expertise in market structure, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise transformation.

She holds a degree in Accounting as well as an MBA from INSEAD Business School and has built a reputation for driving growth, strengthening market participation, and delivering innovative financial market solutions that enhance transparency, efficiency, and market resilience.

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The appointment of Mr Tunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has been ratified by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).

The endorsement of the acting police chief was done on Monday at the council’s meeting held at the State House in Abuja, and chaired by President Bola Tinubu.

In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mr Hashimu Argungu.

Others in attendance were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr George Akume; the National Security Adviser, Mr Nuhu Ribadu; the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila; the Minister of Police Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Gaidam; the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike; and the head of service, Mrs Esther Didi Walson-Jack.

Mr Disu was praised for his outstanding service to the nation through various means. He has held critical operational, investigative, and strategic command positions nationwide. His last position was as Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Special Protection Unit and the Force CID Annex, Lagos.

The endorsement of his appointment on Monday paves the way for his swearing-in by Mr Tinubu on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, scheduled for the same day.

The President appointed Mr Disu as the new police chief, following the resignation of the former occupier of the seat, Mr Kayode Egbetokun.

Mr Disu was born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State and joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent.

He rose through the ranks with multiple qualifications in public administration, forensic investigation, criminology, security, legal psychology, and entrepreneurship-credentials that reflect his commitment to knowledge-driven, modern policing.

His state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, lauded Mr Disu for his exemplary services as a policeman, especially when he served as the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos State between 2015 and 2021, where his tenure earned him and the RRS recognition for excellence in crime control.