The Police Service Commission (PSC) has held a strategic stakeholders meeting in Abuja to finalise plans for the recruitment of 50,000 police officers into the Nigeria Police Force. The meeting brought together officials from the Nigeria Police Force, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Federal Character Commission to shape a process described as transparent, credible, and inclusive.
The Chairman of the PSC, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), was represented by DIG (Dr) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), fdc, who also serves as a Board Member and Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on Nigeria Police Force Matters. He reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to fairness and diversity, noting that the aim is to strengthen police capacity while ensuring inclusivity. According to him, the Commission is working to ensure an open system where qualified Nigerian youths can compete fairly.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya, who led the Ministry’s delegation, expressed confidence in the collaborative approach and promised that the Ministry would support the process to achieve expected results. He stated that the collaboration is aimed at restoring trust and improving recruitment outcomes.
Key resolutions were adopted at the meeting. Stakeholders agreed to enforce the Federal Character principles as required by the Constitution to guarantee equal representation from states and regions. They also highlighted what was described as a strong focus on gender inclusivity, encouraging more women to apply and participate in policing. Another decision was to adopt a transparent, technology-driven system that will be open to public scrutiny and free of interference.
The agencies present at the meeting, held on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, resolved to work together to protect the integrity of the exercise and promote national unity. They agreed that a credible recruitment process is important for building public confidence.
The Police Service Commission assured prospective applicants and the Nigerian public that “the recruitment will be conducted with the highest level of accountability and in compliance with extant laws and guidelines.” It also noted that further details, including timelines, will be made available soon, urging interested Nigerians to stay informed as preparations advance.
On Monday, there were circulating claims that the Police Service Commission portal was open. However, PSC debunked the claims, but maintained that recruitment will commence soon.
