The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday, 7th September 2026, received the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Flutterwave, Mr Olugbenga Agboola, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Disu formally conferred on Mr Agboola the appointment as National Youth Ambassador of the Nigeria Police Force under the International Youth Day 2026 – National Youth Security, Peacebuilding and Empowerment Initiative.
The appointment recognises Mr Agboola’s achievements as a technology entrepreneur and his leadership in building Flutterwave into a leading African financial technology company, particularly his contributions to innovation, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship and responsible enterprise.
The initiative is designed to leverage positive youth leadership and credible role models to promote peacebuilding, cybersecurity awareness, entrepreneurship and constructive civic participation, while encouraging young Nigerians to reject cybercrime and other social vices.
The IGP noted that the appointment reflects the Force’s commitment to engaging young Nigerians as partners in building safer communities and promoting responsible citizenship.
He emphasised the importance of providing young people with positive pathways through education, innovation, entrepreneurship and lawful enterprise.
The IGP also highlighted the need to strengthen the technological capacity of young Police officers, particularly their understanding of emerging technologies and their application to modern policing.
He noted that developing expertise in digital tools, technology and cyber-related investigative techniques would enhance the Force’s capacity to investigate cybercrime, trace digital evidence and respond effectively to technology-enabled criminality.
The IGP charged the new Ambassador to use his platform and influence to inspire young Nigerians to pursue legitimate opportunities, embrace integrity and responsible innovation, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
In his response, Agboola expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to support the objectives of the initiative, particularly in youth empowerment, cybersecurity awareness, entrepreneurship and peaceful civic engagement.
The Flutterwave delegation included Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, CEO/Chairman, Stanel Group Ltd; Hajia Risikatu Ahmed, Managing Director, Flutterwave Services Ltd; Olufunmilayo Olaniyi, Senior Vice President/Head, Public Sector; Morounke Olufemi, Group Chief Financial Officer; Hadiza Nwide, Vice President, Business Development; Chizoba Okafor, Managing Director, MFB Flutterwave; Rachael E. Oke, Diaspora, UK Lead; Omobolade Oshiokameh, Chief of Staff – Nigeria; and Asuquo Betseabasi Eyo, Legal Assistant to the CEO, Stanel.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strengthening strategic partnerships that advance youth empowerment, technological innovation and cybersecurity, while engaging young Nigerians as partners in building safer communities and contributing to national development.
CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
7th September, 2026
