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Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, has opened up on President Bola Tinubu’s role in his life and career.
Egbetekun said his encounter with Tinubu in 1988 made a huge impact on his life’s trajectory.
The IGP, who spoke during his book launch on Tuesday, said Tinubu transformed his life within 24 hours of their meeting.
He said: “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.”
Recall that in 1999, Egbetokun, who was then a Deputy Superintendent of Police, served as Tinubu the Chief Security Officer to Tinubu, who was then the governor of Lagos State as chief security officer.
Tinubu, also appointed Egbetekun, is due to retire from the police next month at age 60, as the IGP in June 2023.
There are also speculations that the president may be planning to extend Egbetokun’s tenure because of the recent amendment of the Police Act, which guarantees the IGP to stay on till the end of their fixed tenure, irrespective of the retirement age, as mandated by civil service rules.
