The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola Thursday received the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, in Abuja.
Oyetola congratulated Disu on his appointment as the Inspector General of Police, describing it as well deserved and expressing confidence in his capacity to deliver effective leadership for the nation’s police.
The minister congratulated Disu on his appointment as Inspector-General of Police, stating that his track record of professionalism and service inspires confidence that you will make him perform excellently in the office and further strengthen the security architecture of Nigeria.
Oyetola, in a statement, described the visit as timely, stressing that inter-agency synergy remains central to the Federal Government’s blue economy agenda.
He said the ministry was committed to working closely with law-enforcement and security institutions to ensure that Nigeria’s waters remain safe, secure and conducive to investment and sustainable use.
“The maritime sector holds enormous promise for economic diversification and job creation,” he stated. “To unlock its full potential, we must guarantee safety and order across our waterways through seamless cooperation among all relevant agencies.”
Disu thanked the minister for the goodwill and reaffirmed his readiness to work collaboratively with all ministries and agencies whose mandates intersect with national security and economic development.
He noted that the Nigeria Police Force would continue to support strategic sectors, including the maritime domain, through intelligence-led operations and partnerships.
The IGP further reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s readiness to strengthen its operational support for maritime security initiatives, including intelligence-led policing, patrols and enhanced enforcement against criminal activities on the waterways.