The Police Service Commission, PSC, said yesterday that the recruitment of Nigerians into the constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force would commence today throughout the federation with physical and credentials screening of successful applicants after.
The recruitment is coming six weeks after receipt of applications, in line with the requirements of the federal character commission, FCC.
Consequently, chairman of the commission. Dr. Solomon Arase, and former Inspector General of Police, retd, consequently, told PSC staff at a pre-deployment briefing at the commission’s headquarters weekend that “this is not merely a recruitment exercise but an epic tale where your actions will reverberate through time.”
He said further: “Each decision, each interaction becomes a paragraph in this narrative, shaping 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.”
Arase told the staff to uphold the torch of professionalism and integrity and embrace this responsibility with the knowledge, so their actions could resonate beyond the confines of the present.
“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,” he said.
He reminded the commission’s staff that the nation’s watchful eyes would scrutinise every of their moves, demanding unwavering dedication and commitment to the principles of fairness and justice.
“Therefore, I implore each of you to exhibit your best behaviour, upholding the highest standards of discipline, integrity and honesty,” he charged the commission staff.
Arase declared that this was not just a recruitment, saying ” it is a defence of the sanctity of our mandate and a demonstration of the commission’s competence in this vital function.
“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 but 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.
He said the dedicated space would serve as a complaint response centre, a help desk and an information repository, providing essential technical and operational support to personnel in the field.
The Chairman of the Police Recruitment Board, Onyemuche Nnamani, and Permanent Secretary and secretary to the commission, Dr. Ifeoma Anyanwutaku, presented goodwill messages at the pre-deployment briefing, while the Director of the Department of Police Recruitment, Mr. Ferdinand Ekpe, administered a code of conduct on all the staff that would be involved in the exercise.
