By Ebinum Samuel
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has commenced a critical training session for its staff to ensure the seamless and transparent execution of the Federal Government’s directive to recruit 50,000 additional personnel into the Nigeria Police Force.
According to Torty Njoku Kalu, the Commission’s spokesman, the training workshop, which opened today is designed to equip Commission staff with the necessary skills and procedural knowledge to handle the landmark recruitment exercise.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Justice Paul Adamu Galumje JSC (rtd), Honourable Commissioner at the PSC, declared the workshop open on behalf of the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd) mni. Justice Galumje conveyed the Chairman’s warm greetings to the facilitators and participants, noting that “the Chairman will be joining the training later, after another official state engagement.
Justice Galumje emphasized that the workshop is a practical step towards realizing the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to bolster the nation’s internal security. “This Directive is as a result of the President’s concern about security in the country,” he stated. “It is therefore our responsibility to work hard in order to succeed in the implementation of the President’s directive, especially when all that is required has been made available.”
He charged participants to listen attentively and contribute actively to harness the workshop’s outcomes for the benefit of the recruitment exercise, before formally declaring the session open.
In his keynote address, the Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on NPF Matters, DIG (Dr.) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd) fdc, described the recruitment of additional 50,000 personnel as a “bold and timely intervention” necessary to meet the nation’s growing security demands.
DIG Lakanu commended the leadership of the PSC Chairman for ensuring the process is anchored on transparency and professionalism. He stressed that the quality of those recruited would determine the future effectiveness of the Police Force.
“This training also provides an opportunity to refresh your knowledge, address grey areas, and ensure uniformity in implementation across board,” DIG Lakanu told the participants. He reminded them that they are “ambassadors of the Police Service Commission” and urged them to conduct themselves with integrity, as their actions would either “reinforce or diminish public trust in our institutions.”
The interactive training session will focus on recruitment guidelines, ethical standards, and legal compliance to ensure the exercise is fair, inclusive, and credible.
