Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a state banquet on Saturday night to honour Olatunji Rilwan Disu, praising him as an outstanding product of Lagos State.
The gathering took place at the State House in Marina and drew top government officials, security leaders, community figures, and other dignitaries.
In a statement shared alongside photos from the event on his X account on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu referred to the police chief as “one of our own,” emphasizing that Lagos played a key role in shaping him long before he gained national recognition.
“Tonight, we hosted a State Banquet in celebration of one of our own, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
“There is something inspiring about seeing one of ours rise through the ranks with discipline and a clear commitment to service,” he wrote.
The governor highlighted that Disu’s upbringing and education in Lagos influenced both his values and career path.
“Long before the world knew him as IGP, Lagos knew him. The streets of this city shaped him. The lecture halls of the Lagos State University refined him and the communities of Lagos Island where he was born taught him early lessons about life, responsibility and service,” he stated.
Sanwo-Olu also mentioned Disu’s earlier service in Lagos, where he headed the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).
“From his time leading the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos, where he strengthened security and built public confidence, to his national assignments, he has consistently shown what dedication and excellence look like,” he said.
He added that Disu’s career underscores the value of integrity and diligence.
“His journey reminds us that greatness comes from hard work, integrity, and service. Lagos does not just raise dreamers. We raise people who lead and build.
“Tonight was a celebration of service and the Lagos spirit. We are proud. Proud that the values he carries to the Force Headquarters were shaped here and proud that he continues to represent us with discipline and honour,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu concluded, “Here’s to the OG Good Guy of the Good Guys, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, son of Lagos and servant of Nigeria.”
Disu, born on April 13, 1966, on Lagos Island, had his early education at Mayflower Junior School in Ogun State and later attended St. Gregory’s College, Lagos, completing secondary school in 1985. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Lagos State University in 1990.
Before Bola Tinubu appointed him Inspector-General on February 24 following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun, Disu had served as commander of the Rapid Response Squad from 2015 to 2021.
