FFS: CGF Call For Strategic Stakeholders Partnership To Strengthen Fire Safety Nationwide

FFS: CGF call for strategic stakeholders partnership to strengthen fire safety nationwide. The Controller General, Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, MBA, MDRM, FCNA, ACTI, has called on critical stakeholders across Nigeria to work in close partnership with the Federal Fire Service in order to reinforce fire prevention advocacy and reduce the growing incidence of fire outbreaks in the country.

The Controller General made this appeal during a meeting with representatives of Renaissance Africa Energy, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Service Headquarters on Wednesday, 25th February, 2026.

The delegation, led by the Emergency Response Manager of Renaissance Africa Energy, Prof. Abatam Nwosu, highlighted the company’s ongoing investments in safety systems, personnel training, and proactive fire prevention measures, particularly in protecting lives, infrastructure, and host communities. He noted that the purpose of the visit was to explore areas of collaboration with the Federal Fire Service in strengthening emergency preparedness and response capacity.

In his response, the Controller General emphasized that fire safety management requires a multi-sectoral approach and cannot be achieved by government alone. He stated that the Service welcomes Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and technical partnerships that will improve operational efficiency, enhance community awareness, and build national resilience against fire disasters.

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He explained that closer collaboration would improve early detection and reporting of fire incidents, strengthen emergency response coordination, and expand public fire safety education and awareness across communities. He added that such partnerships would also support specialised training and capacity development for firefighters, enhance the availability and maintenance of modern firefighting equipment, and ultimately reduce the loss of lives, property, and critical infrastructure.

The Controller General further noted that sustained synergy with responsible organisations will significantly shorten the nation’s journey toward achieving a safer environment, stressing that prevention remains the most cost-effective strategy in fire disaster management.

Signed,
DCF P.O. Abraham, Mphil,MLCG,BL,LLB,ANIPR
National PRO / Head, Corporate Services
Federal Fire Service, National Headquarters
25/2/2026

Acting IG Declares Zero Tolerance For Corruption, End To Impunity

Acting IG declares zero tolerance for corruption, end to impunity. The decorated acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has declared that the era of impunity in the Nigeria Police Force is over, vowing to enforce a regime of zero tolerance to corruption and human rights abuses.

Disu made the declaration on Wednesday shortly after President Bola Tinubu decorated him with his new rank at the State House, Abuja.

Speaking to State House correspondents after the ceremony, the new police chief outlined his priorities, emphasising that Nigerian citizens, not politicians, are the ultimate bosses of the police.

“I will let them (fellow policemen and women) know that the era of impunity is over.

“I will ensure that I train them and encourage them to follow human rights.

“I will ensure that they know that I will try to follow a regime of zero tolerance to corruption,” Disu stated.

He added, “Most importantly, I’m going to drum it into them that we can never succeed without the cooperation of members of the public.”

The new IGP said one of his first actions would be to address officers across the country to reorient them on citizen-centred policing.

“One of the first lectures I’m going to have with my men, I’m going to talk to them, let them know that the citizen, the citizen of the country, is the boss.

“It’s very, very important for them to know that no police anywhere in the world can succeed without the cooperation of members of the public,” he declared.

Disu revealed that the appointment came as an emotional surprise, particularly when President Tinubu detailed his career achievements during the decoration ceremony.

“The President mentioning a lot of activities about me, mentioning areas I’ve worked, mentioning successes I’ve recorded as a policeman, brought emotion to me, almost brought me to tears,” he said.

The new IGP said Tinubu’s detailed knowledge of his career demonstrated the President’s hands-on approach to monitoring officers across the country.

“It shows the President took his time to monitor officers working everywhere in the country, and then it shows the President was throwing a challenge at me to go out there and do what I’m known for, and ensure that I bring peace, recognition and calm to the country,” Disu stated.

On officer welfare, he pledged to prioritise motivation as a key to improved performance.

“I’m going to ensure that I take their welfare into consideration, because people who are motivated put in their best,” he said.

Addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, including banditry and insurgency, Disu expressed confidence in police officers nationwide.

“I know all police officers around have been doing their best. They are hardworking people.

“All I need to do is channel their morale and their thoughts to make anything better,” he stated.

For his part, the immediate past IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, who attended the decoration ceremony, expressed confidence in his successor’s ability to lead the Force.

Egbetokun described Disu as someone with whom he shares “a unique history,” noting that both men benefited from President Tinubu’s mentorship dating back to his tenure as Lagos State Governor.

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“I invested in likely successors in the Nigerian Police Force, and I’m happy that one of those that I’ve invested in has been found most suitable for the job,” Egbetokun stated.

He urged Disu to continue the reforms initiated during his tenure, including intelligence-led operations, inter-agency coordination, and dismantling criminal syndicates.

“He has been part of my administration from the beginning. He was my Principal Staff Officer, and he was the Commissioner of Police in Rivers and FCT.

“He was AIG in charge of my Special Protection Unit when Mr. President gave the order to withdraw police from VIP protection.

“It was Disu whom I called upon to ensure that the presidential order was given full compliance, and he did it so well,” Egbetokun said.

The outgoing IGP added, “I have so much confidence that he would surpass what I have done.”

The decoration ceremony, which took place at 4:00 pm at the President’s office, had in attendance Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and other senior government officials.

President Tinubu personally pinned the new insignia on Disu’s uniform and commended Egbetokun for his service to the nation.

The ceremony came barely 24 hours after Egbetokun submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday, citing family issues that require his undivided attention.

However, multiple Presidency sources told our correspondent that Egbetokun was asked to step down during a meeting with the President on Monday evening at the Presidential Villa.

“It was in that meeting he was asked to go,” a highly placed official stated on condition of anonymity.

Our correspondent had observed Egbetokun’s official vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser with number plate NPF-01, parking at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa around 6:40 pm on Monday, the same time governors were arriving for an interfaith breaking of fast with the President.

Disu’s appointment came just 48 days before his scheduled retirement on April 13, 2026, when he would have reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.

However, under the amended Police Act, which allows Inspectors-General of Police to serve a four-year tenure regardless of age, Disu may remain in office until 2030.

According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, “In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council shortly to formally consider the appointment of AIG Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation.”

Disu’s appointment will see the retirement of at least nine Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, in line with the tradition that senior officers vacate their positions when a junior colleague is appointed IGP.

Eight DIGs currently serving at Force Headquarters, including DIG Adebola Hamzat (Logistics and Supply), DIG Mohammed Gumel (Force Intelligence Department), DIG Adebowale Williams (ICT), and former Force spokesman DIG Frank Mba, may be affected by the new appointment.

A source within the Police Service Commission said the new development could lead to the exit of between 15 and 20 senior officers who are Disu’s seniors.

“Going by recent practice, Disu’s seniors might have to submit their resignation letters. Apart from the nine DIGs, the AIGs senior to him are few. Between 15 and 20 may resign,” a source told our correspondent.

The new IGP is expected to formally assume office at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday in a ceremony that will include a formal handover and parade of senior officers.

Born on April 13, 1966, on Lagos Island, Lagos State, Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, and has served for over three decades across multiple operational and leadership roles.

He rose to national prominence as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos State, where he served for six years and rebranded RRS officers as “The Good Guys.”

Under his leadership, the unit won the Best Anti-Crime Squad award in West Africa in 2016.

On August 2, 2021, he was appointed to head the Intelligence Response Team, replacing the suspended Abba Kyari.

Disu has served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Before his elevation to IGP, he was Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.

Egbetokun, who was appointed IGP on June 19, 2023, and confirmed on October 31, 2023, served for approximately two years and eight months.

His tenure was marked by controversies over the handling of protests, allegations of partisanship during elections, and criticism over the nation’s deteriorating security situation.

ADC To Reports Edo Attacks To ECOWAS Court Of Human Rights, Says “APC Proving To Be Terrorist Organisation”

ADC to reports Edo attacks to ECOWAS court of human rights, says “APC proving to be terrorist organisation”. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it described as a gun attack and assassination attempt in Edo State targeting former governor John Oyegun, party leader Peter Obi, and Olumide Akpata, declaring that the ruling party is proving to be a terrorist organisation.

In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the incident in Edo reflects a troubling pattern of political intimidation against the opposition. The party also accused Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo of making inflammatory claims and threats that have heightened tensions and could lead to a further breakdown of law and order.

The full statement read:

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, yesterday’s disturbing gun attack and assassination attempt in Edo State targeting Chief John Oyegun, former Governor of Edo State and Chairman of the ADC Policy and Manifesto Committee; Mr. Peter Obi, a national leader of our party; and Mr. Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party candidate for Edo State who recently joined the ADC.

This was not an isolated incident. It bears the unmistakable marks of a dangerous and escalating pattern of political intimidation and terror against our party across the country. The resort to gunfire against lawful political actors represents an act of terrorism against the opposition, which has no place in a constitutional democracy.

We are particularly alarmed by the pattern of inflammatory rhetoric and threats that have preceded these events, including the outrageous claim by the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, who had earlier issued a threat that he would not guarantee the safety of Mr. Peter Obi should he visit Edo State. The Governor has since gone ahead to make further ridiculous and irresponsible claims that the ADC is sponsoring cultism in Edo State and has threatened to start demolishing properties of the opposition in the State.

Let it be said plainly: Nigeria is not a private estate. Edo State is not the personal property of any party or any governor. No elected official has the constitutional authority to threaten, harass, or endanger law-abiding political actors for exercising their democratic rights. Our members and supporters across Edo State and Nigeria have the constitutional rights to freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and lawful self-defence.

The Federal Government and the Edo State Government are free to continue on their present course. But let there be no misunderstanding: if any harm comes to our leaders, members, or supporters as a result of this escalating climate of official hostility, intimidation, or incitement, the responsibility for whatever consequences follow will rest squarely with those who choose the path of provocation over the path of peace.

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We are compiling all cases of acts of terrorism by the ruling APC against our party. We shall soon be making our reports available to all diplomatic missions as well as the ECOWAS Court of Human Rights.

Let no one be left in doubt: regardless of the level of intimidation, ADC will not bow to terror and will take all lawful means to protect its members and facilities across the country. We urge all our members to remain vigilant and to go about their lawful activities without fear.

Signed: Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi National Publicity Secretary African Democratic Congress (ADC)