*Former 32nd AIG, Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters received overwhelming endorsement from millions of Nigerians in the Diaspora in Technology-driven crime busting, pro-active Operational Security Safety and pragmatic Law and Order solution
*“Of course I have received many awards in my policing career, but this honour from the United States is special to me, as it rewards all the hardwork, dedication in my law enforcement journey. I am assuring Nigerians that all hands are on deck to make us the safest country in Africa. I dedicate this award to God Almighty and to all the men and women of the Nigeria Police Force”–DIG ADEGOKE
*“The Board of Directors of Nigeria America Press Association in Houston, Texas officially celebrate DIG ADEGOKE FAYOADE, mni, psc, a decorated crime fighter of exceptional repute whose illustrious career in the Nigeria Police Force spanning well over three decades speak volumes of a man forged in the fires of duty, commitment and an unflinching, iron-willed devotion to justice. He’s a godly man who fears no fear but a firm believer in honesty and positive impact for humanity”–Dr Stewart Philmrell Johnson, Chair, Board of Directors, NAPA, USA
*“The Management, Board of Directors and Editorial Board of Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA, Africa’s No 1 premier, most read, international, mainstream online news medium in North America wish to inform the world that DIG ADEGOKE FAYOADE, an exceptional, intellectually resourceful security operative, synonymous with professional excellence, institutional reform and community based policing in Africa’s most populous black nation in the world has shattered the glass ceilings and had been officially inducted into the prestigious American Crime Fighters Hall of Fame in Texas”– Dr Micheal McMan Styler, Chairman, NSN AWARD COMMITTEE
*BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD, NAIJA STANDARD NEWSPAPER INC USA
IN the global law enforcement community on the soil of the United States, from the ‘Lone Star’ State of Texas, a Nigerian police officer, newly promoted Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG, Adegoke Mustapha Fayoade, mni, psc, has boldly written the name of Nigeria in gold ink and rebrand the image of Africa’s most populous black nation in the world positively in the eyes of the international community after he became the first Nigerian to win the historic, golden North America Nigeria’s Crime Fighter Hall of Fame Award 2025 recently.
It would be recalled that the due to the importance of the American Golden Security Award presentation which held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters, Lagos State, the Board of Directors of Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA, a duly certified publication by the Government of the State of Texas with Verifiable Certification Number 461596061, also registered by Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, verified with CAC Number:997942 flew down from Dallas Fort Worth, DFW, Texas to Nigeria on a 22 hours 50 minutes flight to witness the unique event.
And all our editorial branches in Denmark, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Tanzania, the Republic of South Africa, Swaziland and Liberia, deemed it absolutely fitting and historically necessary to place on global record the monumental contributions of this soft-spoken, God-fearing outstanding Law and Order police officer who has contributed immensely and brought positive attention to the brilliance and successes of great policing in Nigeria.
This landmark, career-crowning honour was formally presented to the highly decorated police chief at a solemn and well-attended ceremony on an occasion that drew wide attention from within the security community and beyond, underscoring the deep reverence in which this exceptional officer is held by his peers, subordinates and the international press establishment.
Without a doubt, this former 32nd AIG, in charge Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters received overwhelming endorsement from millions of Nigerians in the Diaspora due to his profound knowledge in Technology-driven crime busting, pro-active Operational Security Safety and pragmatic Law and Order approach.
The highpoint of the ceremony was when DIG Fayoade received the North America Nigeria’s Golden Crime Fighter Hall of Fame Award 2025.
In his response, this highly decorated security officer explained in his own words: “I have received many awards in my policing career, but this honour from the United States is special to me, as it rewards all the hardwork, dedication in my law enforcement journey. I am assuring Nigerians that all hands are on deck to make us the safest country in Africa. I dedicate this award to God Almighty and to all the men and women of the Nigeria Police Force.”
As a testament of DIG Fayoade’s hardwork, Dr Stewart Philmrell Johnson, Chair, Board of Directors, Nigeria America Press Association, NAPA, USA, a convergence of 50 prominent online editors representing major media houses in the United States and Nigeria said, “The Board of Directors of Nigeria America Press Association in Houston, Texas officially celebrate DIG ADEGOKE FAYOADE, mni, psc, a decorated crime fighter of exceptional repute whose illustrious career in the Nigeria Police Force spanning well over three decades speak volumes of a man forged in the fires of duty, commitment and an unflinching, iron-willed devotion to justice. He’s a godly man who fears no fear but a firm believer in honesty and positive impact for humanity.”
For Dr Micheal McMan Styler, Chairman, NSN AWARD COMMITTEE, he glowingly applaud DIG Fayoade in a press statement issued which read: “The Management, Board of Directors and Editorial Board of Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA, Africa’s No 1 premier, most read, international, mainstream online news medium in North America wish to inform the world that DIG ADEGOKE FAYOADE, an intellectually resourceful security operative, synonymous with professional excellence, institutional reform and community based policing in Africa’s most populous black nation in the world has shattered the glass ceilings and officially been inducted into the prestigious American Crime Fighters Hall of Fame in Texas.”
Certainly, this is an obvious, double celebration and a milestone in Nigeria policing.
It would be recalled that earlier the Police Service Commission, PSC, approved the promotion of former Assistant Inspector General, AIG, Adegoke Mustapha Fayoade to the rank of DIG.
The decision was reached on Friday, February 20, 2026, following Fayoade’s performance in the Commission’s written examination and oral interview.
In a statement issued, the Commission’s spokesman, Torty Kalu, said the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), charged the new DIG to see his promotion as a call to higher responsibility.
He expressed confidence that Mustapha’s experience in technology-driven policing and stakeholder engagement would contribute to improved national security.
“The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of AIG Fayoade Mustapha to the rank of DIG.
“The Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd.), charged the new DIG to view his promotion as a call to greater responsibility.
“He expressed confidence that DIG Fayoade’s expertise in technology-driven policing and stakeholder partnership will significantly strengthen the nation’s security architecture,” the statement partly read.
Fayoade, who joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1992, has over three decades of service. Until his promotion, he served as AIG in charge of Zone 2 Command, Lagos, where he oversaw community policing initiatives and operations that led to the dismantling of the “Billionaires” kidnapping gang in the state.
His career record includes national and international recognitions, including the 2024 Crime Buster of the Year for West and Central Africa, awards for Best Police Station in Africa, Best Divisional Police Officer in West Africa, and international security honours from institutions in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The Police Service Commission is the statutory body responsible for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of officers of the Nigeria Police Force, excluding the Inspector-General of Police, and for setting policies to enhance the effectiveness of the Force.
Recently, the commission also approved the promotion of 26,119 Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police II, alongside the elevation of senior officers to higher ranks.
The Editorial Board of Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA is celebrating DIG Fayoade on these remarkable accomplishments.
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