The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to demonstrate effective leadership, integrity and accountability in the discharge of their duties.

Disu gave the charge on Thursday, November 12, 2026, while declaring open an executive training programme on Advanced Command, Strategic Leadership and Policing Governance for the newly promoted senior officers at the National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Abuja.

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The statement was signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anthony Placid, on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force, and dated November 13, 2026.

The programme is designed to strengthen strategic leadership, improve command effectiveness and equip the officers with the knowledge required to address emerging security challenges.

Congratulating the officers on their promotions, the IGP reminded them that higher ranks come with greater responsibilities and accountability.

He urged them to anticipate security threats, manage available resources effectively and make sound decisions guided by professionalism, the rule of law and the public interest.

Disu identified integrity, personnel development and public trust as critical pillars of effective police leadership, warning against corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline.

He also emphasised the importance of mentorship and personnel welfare, noting that the quality of officers developed under a leader is an important measure of leadership success.

According to him, leadership is measured not only by achievements in office but also by the quality of officers developed and left behind.

The police chief further urged the participants to earn public confidence through fairness, respect for human rights and responsive service delivery.

He encouraged them to participate actively in the training and apply the knowledge gained to improve command performance and public safety.

In his address, the Director-General of the National Institute of Police Studies, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, said senior police command required a broader understanding of security patterns and organisational challenges.

Ogunsakin explained that the training would combine practical scenarios, dialogue and strategic thinking to sharpen the officers’ judgement and prepare them for the demands of senior leadership.

He urged the participants to lead with courage, humanity and confidence while applying the lessons from the programme to their respective commands.

The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to continuous professional development, accountable leadership and personnel welfare as essential foundations for effective and people-oriented policing.

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a fresh physical verification of disputed and newly drilled crude oil and gas well coordinates across nine states, in a move aimed at ensuring fairness and accuracy in the allocation of the 13 per cent derivation fund.

The exercise, covering the period from 2017 to date, was formally flagged off in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, by the Commission’s Chairman, Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu.

The affected states are Delta, Ondo, Edo, Anambra, Imo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.

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Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Shehu described the exercise as critical to ensuring transparency, accuracy and fairness in the administration of derivation revenue.

He explained that the Commission has a constitutional responsibility to monitor revenue accruals and disbursements from the Federation Account and ensure equitable distribution of derivation funds among oil and gas-producing states.

The RMAFC chairman stressed that determining the exact coordinates and geographical positions of oil and gas wellheads directly affects the legal and financial entitlements of the respective states.

He consequently charged members of the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) and deployed technical officers to carry out the assignment with diligence, precision and professionalism.

Shehu insisted that every verified coordinate, technical assessment and physical observation must be sufficiently accurate to withstand statutory scrutiny.

According to him, the exercise will involve examining disputed and newly drilled oil and gas well coordinates, physically verifying affected wellheads, plotting their locations using approved maps and considering relevant court decisions in resolving outstanding disputes.

He also directed that the committee’s harmonised technical report and findings be submitted exclusively to RMAFC for ratification and formal adoption.

The Inter-Agency Technical Committee comprises representatives of relevant technical institutions, including the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF), the National Boundary Commission (NBC) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

The Imo State Governor was represented at the event by the Commissioner for Petroleum, Hon. Emeka Mgbudem.

Other government officials and RMAFC commissioners in attendance included Hon. Adamu Abdu Fanda, Chairman of the Crude Oil Committee; Hon. Oladele Semiu Gboyega, Chairman of the Gas Committee; Hon. Ismail Mohammed Agaka, Chairman of the Public Affairs and Communication Committee; Ambassador Ayuba Jacob Ngbako; Hon. Akpan Imo Effiong; and Hon. Helen Bob Inafa.

Also present were the Imo State Commissioner for Lands, Surveyor Clement Nwabichie; Commissioner for Finance and Coordinating Economy, Mr Chucks Chukwuemeka; and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Dr Angelina Ohiri.

The Commission disclosed that the verification exercise had been conducted previously but was being repeated to ensure that all issues raised were adequately addressed.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Benin City, Edo State.

Shettima arrived at the historic royal palace on Thursday to pay homage to His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR.

The visit highlights the significance of the Benin traditional institution, which has preserved its rich cultural heritage, kingship, artistry and diplomatic traditions for more than seven centuries.

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The Benin Palace remains one of Africa’s most historic royal institutions, representing the enduring legacy and cultural identity of the ancient Benin Kingdom.

The Vice President is in Edo State to participate in the APC presidential campaign rally scheduled to hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.