By Adesakin Adefemi
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken a significant step towards strengthening the Nigeria Police Force by convening a strategic stakeholders meeting with the Nigeria Police Force, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Federal Character Commission.
The meeting, held at the PSC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, aimed to fine-tune the process for the recruitment of 50,000 police officers into the Nigeria Police Force.
In a statement released by Torty Njoku Kalu, Head of Protocol & Public Affairs to the office of the Chairman Police Service Commission on December 4, 2025, the meeting focused on ensuring a seamless, transparent, and credible recruitment exercise that upholds the principles of fairness, equity, and merit.
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), who was represented by DIG (Dr) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), fdc, reiterated the Commission’s commitment to an open and inclusive process that will strengthen the capacity and diversity of the Nigeria Police Force.
DIG Lakanu emphasized the importance of adhering to the Federal Character principles as enshrined in the Constitution to ensure equitable representation across all states and geopolitical zones.
The meeting also highlighted the need for gender inclusivity, with deliberate measures to encourage and facilitate the recruitment of qualified female candidates. This move is expected to increase the number of women in the police force and promote diversity.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya, who led the delegation from the Ministry, expressed optimism and assured the Commission of the Ministry’s collaboration. He emphasized the importance of a transparent, technology-driven process that will be publicly accessible and free from undue interference.
Key resolutions from the meeting include strict adherence to the Federal Character principles, a strong emphasis on gender inclusivity, and assurance of a transparent, technology-driven process. The collaborating agencies agreed to work in synergy to uphold the integrity of the exercise, promote national unity, and deliver a recruitment process that meets the expectations of Nigerians.
The Commission’s commitment to transparency and fairness is evident in its approach to the recruitment process. The PSC assures all prospective applicants and the general public that the recruitment will be conducted with the highest level of accountability and in compliance with extant laws and guidelines.
The recruitment process is expected to be completed soon, and the Commission will communicate further details and timelines in due course.
The PSC encourages all eligible citizens to participate in the recruitment process and contribute to the development of the Nigeria Police Force.
This development is a significant step towards strengthening the Nigeria Police Force and enhancing the country’s security architecture.
