**State Police Takes Centre Stage as Disu Sworn in as 23rd IGP** In a move expected to significantly alter the policing landscape in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Olatunji Disu as the country's 23rd substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The inauguration took place at the State House, Abuja, with Disu pledging to work tirelessly for the welfare of Nigerians and the country's security. Disu's appointment comes on the heels of President Tinubu's call for the House of Representatives to amend the 1999 Constitution to accommodate a decentralised policing system, popularly known as state police. In his declaration after taking the oath of office, Disu stated that state police had finally come to stay in Nigeria, and that his administration would ensure that every level of policing is effective and responsive to the needs of the people. A key component of Disu's policing strategy is the establishment of a seven-member steering committee on state police. This committee, he explained, would be responsible for overseeing the process of creating a multi-level policing system that is responsive to the unique needs of each state. The IGP also vowed to tackle the age-old problem of police misconduct, partisanship, and abuse of authority, promising zero tolerance for such acts on his watch. In a related development, President Tinubu also administered oaths of office on six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). These appointments are expected to further strengthen the country's institutions and ensure that public resources are managed effectively and efficiently. As Disu embarks on his new role, he has promised to prioritise the welfare of police officers, who he said are the backbone of Nigeria's security architecture. He acknowledged the challenges posed by global tensions and the presence of various Islamic sects in Nigeria, but assured that his administration would take all necessary steps to ensure that the country remains secure and stable. With Disu at the helm, Nigerians can expect a new era of policing that is more responsive, more effective, and more accountable to the people. His commitment to state police and his vow to tackle police misconduct are steps in the right direction, and we can only hope that he will deliver on his promises and make Nigeria a safer and more secure place for all.