The Police Service Commission (PSC) has commenced the recruitment process for new constables into the Nigeria Police Force across the federation.
This development comes six weeks after the PSC received applications for the positions, adhering to the requirements of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).
This recruitment exercise is conveyed by the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase.
Arase is a former Inspector General of Police (retd).
The process will include both physical and credentials screening of successful applicants.
An Epic Tale
Dr. Arase addressed PSC staff during a pre-deployment briefing at the commission’s headquarters.
He emphasised the importance and magnitude of this recruitment exercise.
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He stated: “This is not merely a recruitment exercise but an epic tale where your actions will reverberate through time”.
The initiation of this recruitment drive is seen as a crucial step in addressing the need for an increased and more diverse police presence across Nigeria.
Furthermore, he said: “Each decision, each interaction becomes a paragraph in this narrative.
“It shapes the perception of our commission and the legacy we leave behind.
“The commencement of the exercise marks the turn of a transformative chapter in the life of the commission.
Secure Future
“As staff of the commission, you are entrusted with a job that carries the weight of our nation’s aspirations for a just and secure future.
“This recruitment assumes paramount significance as the first conducted by the commission since the landmark Supreme Court judgment of July 20, 2023, that reaffirmed the primacy and exclusivity of the commission in recruiting for the Nigeria Police Force.
“We stand at the precipice of a new era, and it is our solemn duty to ensure that this exercise establishes the good standard for future recruitments.
“Therefore, I implore each of you to exhibit your best behaviour, upholding the highest standards of discipline, integrity and honesty.
The Challenge
“I admonish you to anticipate unprecedented challenges during this exercise. With over 400,000 applicants passing through your stations.
“Each presenting argument to join the Nigeria Police Force, the pressure will be immense.
“Remember, you are the guardians of a process that not only holds inherent significance.
“It also paves the way for the forthcoming 30,000-man recruitment approved by the current administration”.
Dr. Arase announced that to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the recruitment, the commission was establishing a Situation Room at the PSC corporate headquarters at Jabi, Abuja.
According to him, the dedicated space would serve as a complaint response centre, a help desk and an information repository.
Also, it will provide essential technical and operational support to personnel in the field.
