In a significant move to bolster national security, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has held a crucial meeting with key stakeholders to finalize plans for the massive recruitment of 50,000 new police officers.
Stakeholders Unite for Transparent Process
The strategic meeting, which took place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the PSC headquarters in Abuja, brought together top officials from the Nigeria Police Force, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Federal Character Commission. The primary goal was to fine-tune the mechanics of the ambitious recruitment drive.
The PSC spokesman, Torty Njoku, stated that the discussions centered on guaranteeing a seamless, transparent, and credible exercise. He emphasized the collective resolve to uphold the core principles of fairness, equity, and merit throughout the entire process.
Commitment to Inclusivity and Technology
Representing the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), the Board Member and Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Nigeria Police Force Matters, DIG (Dr) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), opened the meeting. He reiterated the Commission's dedication to an open and inclusive procedure designed to strengthen both the capacity and diversity of the Nigeria Police Force.
The delegation from the Ministry of Police Affairs, led by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya, expressed strong optimism and pledged the Ministry's full collaboration. Key resolutions emerged from the gathering:
- Strict adherence to Federal Character principles to ensure equitable representation from all states and geopolitical zones.
- Emphasis on gender inclusivity, with deliberate measures to encourage and facilitate the recruitment of qualified female candidates.
- Assurance of a transparent, technology-driven process that will be publicly accessible and shielded from undue interference.
Synergy for National Integrity
The collaborating agencies agreed to work in close synergy to protect the integrity of the exercise. This unified approach aims to promote national unity and deliver a recruitment process that meets the high expectations of the Nigerian public.
The Police Service Commission has assured all prospective applicants and citizens that the recruitment will be conducted with the highest level of accountability. The commission vowed full compliance with all extant laws and guidelines, signaling a new chapter in police recruitment characterized by openness and technological innovation.
