The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has appointed Flutterwave Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Olugbenga Agboola, as the National Youth Ambassador of the Nigeria Police Force.
Disu formally presented the appointment to Agboola at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, under the International Youth Day 2026 – National Youth Security, Peacebuilding and Empowerment Initiative.
The appointment recognises Agboola’s achievements as a technology entrepreneur and his leadership in building Flutterwave into a leading African financial technology company, particularly in the areas of innovation, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship and responsible enterprise.
According to him, the initiative is aimed at leveraging positive youth leadership and credible role models to promote peacebuilding, cybersecurity awareness, entrepreneurship and constructive civic participation among young Nigerians.
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It will also encourage youths to reject cybercrime and other social vices while pursuing legitimate opportunities that contribute to national development.
The IGP said the appointment reflects the Police Force’s commitment to engaging young Nigerians as partners in building safer communities and promoting responsible citizenship.
Disu also stressed the importance of equipping young police officers with knowledge of emerging technologies and their application to modern policing.
He noted that strengthening officers’ expertise in digital tools, technology and cyber-related investigative techniques would improve the Force’s ability to investigate cybercrime, trace digital evidence and respond to technology-enabled criminality.
The IGP charged Agboola to use his influence to inspire young Nigerians to embrace integrity, responsible innovation and legitimate opportunities while contributing meaningfully to national development.
Responding, Agboola thanked the IGP 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 Nigeria Police Force said it remains committed to strategic partnerships that advance youth empowerment, technological innovation and cybersecurity, while positioning young Nigerians as partners in building safer communities and supporting national development.
