The Police Service Commission officially stated on Sunday that the recruitment of Nigerians into the Constable Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force will kick off tomorrow, Monday, January 8th, 2024.
After a six-week application phase, successful candidates will undergo physical and credentials screening, aligning with the Federal Character Commission’s guidelines.
The Chairman of the Commission. Dr. Solomon Arase (IGP Rtd) consequently, told PSC staff at a pre-deployment briefing at the Commission’s headquarters over the weekend that ‘this is not merely a Recruitment exercise; rather, it is a saga – an epic tale where your actions will reverberate through time’.
He said, ‘Each decision, each interaction becomes a paragraph in this narrative, shaping the perception of our Commission and the legacy we leave behind’, adding that ‘commencement of the exercise marks the turn of a transformative chapter in the life of the Commission’.
The Chairman charged the Staff to ‘uphold the torch of professionalism and integrity and embrace this responsibility with the knowledge that your actions will resonate beyond the confines of the present’.
He added, ‘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’.
Continuing he said, ‘This recruitment exercise assumes paramount significance as the first conducted by the Commission since the landmark supreme Court Judgment of 20th July 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 gold standard for future recruitments.’ he said.
He reminded the Commission’s staff that the nation’s watchful eyes will scrutinise ‘our every move, demanding our 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 is not just a Recruitment exercise; ” 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.’
Read also: Police Parade Suspects Allegedly Running Gistlover Blog
‘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.’
The Commission, under the guidance of Dr. Arase, is set to introduce a Situation Room at the PSC Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, elevating the recruitment process’s efficiency and transparency.
Serving as a multifaceted hub, this dedicated space will operate as a Complaint Response Centre, help desk, and information repository, delivering crucial technical and operational support to those in the field.
Shortly, the Commission will release dedicated telephone lines to the public, enabling access to the Situation Room for the duration of the exercise.
He pointed out that this initiative underscores the Commission’s unwavering commitment to a robust, accountable, and seamless exercise.
He warned that any staff found complicit in questionable activities will face sever consequences, ” especially soliciting or collecting money from applicants or their families.
‘Such actions are contrary to the principles of integrity and fairness which are sacrosanct to our Commission, and individuals involved will be subject to austere disciplinary measures including possible termination of employment.’
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission emphasized that the staff must maintain the utmost standards of professionalism and ethical conduct consistently throughout the entire duration of the exercise.
Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Chairman of the Police Recruitment Board, and Dr. Ifeoma Adaora Anyanwutaku, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Commission, delivered goodwill messages during the pre-deployment briefing. Simultaneously, Mr. Ferdinand Ekpe, Director of the Department of Police Recruitment, administered a code of conduct for all staff involved in the upcoming exercise.
This underscores the Commission Management’s commitment to upholding and strictly adhering to established standards.