The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially announced the commencement of the recruitment process for new constables within the Nigeria Police Force across the nation.
After receiving applications over the past six weeks in line with the Federal Character Commission (FCC) requirements, Dr. Solomon Arase, the Chairman of the Commission and a former Inspector General of Police, shared that this recruitment initiative is a crucial step in enhancing the nation’s law enforcement capabilities.
Dr. Arase, addressing PSC staff during a pre-deployment briefing, emphasized that this exercise is not just about hiring but a significant phase that will shape the narrative of the commission and leave a lasting legacy.
The recruitment process will involve both physical assessments and credentials screening for successful applicants, with over 400,000 candidates expected to participate.
Dr. Arase stated, “This is not merely a recruitment exercise but an epic tale where your actions will reverberate through time.”
“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.
“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.”