{
  "id": 8136667,
  "title": "IGP Disu’s Welfare Drive and the Buses Easing Police Officers’ Journey Home",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/igp-disus-welfare-drive-and-the-buses-easing-police-officers-journey",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T00:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/18/igp-disus-welfare-drive-and-the-buses-easing-police-officers-journey-home/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IGP Disu’s welfare initiative and the buses have significantly eased the journey home for police officers. Leadership, according to Simon Sinek, is not about being in charge, but caring for those under your command. In the case of Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, this principle was clearly evident when he witnessed the daily struggles faced by officers who were stranded searching for vehicles after work. This experience led him to take action and introduce a bus service for his officers. Before becoming the highest-ranking officer in the Nigerian Police Force, Disu served as an Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Special Protection Unit. From his position on the ground floor, he observed the daily hardships encountered by officers who went out searching for \"along vehicles\" to take them home after long hours of duty. This firsthand experience allowed him to empathize with the frustration and exhaustion faced by his colleagues. The initiative to provide free transportation to and from work has been a remarkable step in improving the welfare of police personnel. The newly acquired luxurious buses have dramatically reduced the long queues of officers previously seen waiting for taxis by the roadside. Vehicle owners who once stopped to pick passengers at the notorious spot now wonder why the crowd has disappeared. The buses are a clear demonstration of Disu’s commitment to addressing the welfare of police officers, even before assuming the highest office in the Force. The buses have not only reduced the stress associated with transportation for officers but have also saved them significant amounts of money and restored a sense of dignity to many who felt neglected. While this may appear as a small administrative decision to some, for thousands of police officers, especially those on junior ranks, it represents relief, recognition, and dignity. This initiative has been long overdue, addressing a painful contradiction where officers who maintain public order and internal security often appeared to be among the least catered for in terms of welfare. The buses have provided a much-needed response to the needs of police personnel, highlighting that leadership can be humane and responsive to the people they serve.",
  "summary": "Tunji Wusu “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek For those who are familiar with the Total",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}