The Police Service Commission (PSC) has met with representatives of the governments of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fine-tune preparations for improved, transparent and credible 2025 police recruitment and curtail corrupt practices during the exercise.
The stakeholders’ consultative meeting with the theme “collaborative approach for a transparent and equitable police recruitment process was held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
Addressing the meeting, the chairman of the commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu, informed the state representatives that the commission will fully work with the state governments to ensure a transparent and equitable recruitment process, adding that they should be prepared to protect their quota and avoid hijacking the exercise in their states.
DIG Argungu said the commission has decided to eradicate connivance and resist trading/purchasing slots, adding that special consideration will not be allowed to supplant merit and equity.
He said, “We want to stop corruption in the system and open up the exercise to promote healthy competition and equitable spread.”
He told the meeting that the commission will want a constructive and impactful partnership with state governments to curb corruption in the process.
Spokesperson of the commission, Ikechukwu Ani, said a retired Justice of the Supreme Court and honourable commissioner representing the Judiciary, Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, told the meeting that the commission was established for equity and fairness in Police Recruitment and operations and will henceforth ensure that nobody is allowed to hijack the forthcoming recruitment.
He said, “We will rely on you to confirm that those to be recruited are from your states.”
Also, honourable commissioner representing the police in the commission, DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, said the new management is committed to reinventing a recruitment process that will produce the best Nigerian youth for the Nigerian Police of our dream.
He paid glowing tribute to the President for his magnanimity in approving the recruitment exercise and noted that this rare opportunity would not be taken for granted.
The commission will be recruiting Cadet ASPs and Constables.
