The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has officially appointed Olugbenga Agboola, OON, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, as a National Youth Ambassador of the Nigeria Police Force, under the International Youth Day 2026 – National Youth Security, Peacebuilding and Empowerment Initiative.
The announcement was formalised following a high-level strategic visit by a Flutterwave delegation to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, September 7.
According to the official statement, the investiture reflects the Nigeria Police Force’s recognition of Agboola’s landmark achievements in technology entrepreneurship and his decisive leadership in developing Flutterwave into one of Africa’s prominent fintech institutions.
The Force cited his contributions to innovation, entrepreneurship, and responsible corporate citizenship as the core pillars making him suitable for the role.
The collaborative initiative will actively focus on encouraging young Nigerians to pursue legitimate economic opportunities, promote peacebuilding, enhance cybersecurity awareness, and steer away from cybercrime and other social vices.
“I am deeply honoured to be appointed as a National Youth Ambassador of the Nigeria Police Force under the National Youth Security, Peacebuilding and Empowerment Initiative,” said Olugbenga Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave.
“True leadership goes beyond building technology; it requires a deep commitment to mentorship, advocacy for digital responsibility, and supporting the next generation of builders. I am fully committed to lending my voice and technical experience to ensure our youth have the secure, resilient foundation they need to scale ideas into global institutions.”
Inspector-General Olatunji Rilwan Disu emphasised that the appointment is a key step in positioning young Nigerians as active partners in creating safer communities. He also called for greater technological capacity within the ecosystem, highlighting that improving digital tools and cyber-related investigative methods will systematically strengthen national economic security.
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