Police Service Commission (PSC) To Kick-starts Recruitment Of 50,000 Officers

The Police Service Commission (PSC) yesterday convened a strategic stakeholders’ meeting with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Federal Character Commission (FCC), to fine-tune the process for the recruitment of 50,000 police officers into the NPF next year.

The meeting, which was held at the PSC headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs in the Office of the PSC Chairman, Njoku Kalu, focused on ensuring a seamless, transparent, and credible recruitment that upholds the principles of fairness, equity, and merit.

The PSC Chairman, Hashimu Argungu (retd.), a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), who was represented by DIG (Dr.) Taiwo Lakanu (retd.), 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 is a board member and Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Nigeria Police Force Matters.

“The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya, who led the delegation from the ministry, expressed optimism and assured of the ministry’s collaboration.

“Key resolutions from the meeting include: strict adherence to the Federal Character principles as enshrined in the Constitution to ensure equitable representation across all states and geopolitical zones. A strong 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 free from undue interference.

“The collaborating agencies in the meeting, which was held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 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 Police Service Commission 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.

“Further details and timelines for the recruitment will be communicated in due course,” the statement said.