On Tuesday, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun expressed how profoundly President Bola Tinubu has influenced his life and career.
Egbetokun revealed that his encounter with Tinubu in 1998 led to a significant transformation in his life within just 24 hours.
The IG made these remarks during the unveiling of a book dedicated to him, titled “Readings in Policing, Peace, and Security,” which took place in Abuja.
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He said, “I thank the Almighty God by whose grace I’m alive today to receive this incredible honour. My life and career are a testament to God’s infinite mercy. It has been God all the way for me.
“As I’m standing here today, my mouth is filled with testimonies. I would have loved to share some of these testimonies, but today is not Thanksgiving day. I will, therefore, reserve the details for another day.
“I must, however, acknowledge the significant impact of a particular individual on my life and career. I met President Bola Tinubu in 1998, and that meeting produced a positive transformation in my life within 24 hours. That story is also a testimony that I would like to leave for another day.”
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In 1999, as a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kayode Egbetokun served as the Chief Security Officer to Bola Tinubu, who was then the governor of Lagos State.
When Tinubu assumed the presidency in May 2023, he appointed Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police in June, succeeding Usman Baba.
Egbetokun is set to retire from the police force this September at the age of 60. However, the National Assembly recently amended the Police Act to extend the tenure of the IG until the end of their fixed term, regardless of the civil service retirement age.
This change has led to speculation that Tinubu may seek to extend Egbetokun’s tenure.
