Abuja: The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has commended the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force for their transparency in the ongoing police recruitment exercise. This commendation was made during an assessment visit to the recruitment centre in Abuja, as stated by the spokesperson of the PCRC, Olayemi Esan.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Alhaji Ibraheem Olaniyan, the National Chairman of the committee, praised the exercise’s transparency and inclusivity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He highlighted the active participation of the PCRC in the screening process nationwide, in collaboration with the PSC and other stakeholders. This collaboration marks the first formal involvement of the PCRC in the recruitment process, a significant step towards enhancing public trust and accountability.
Olaniyan noted the presence of key officials, including zonal and FCT PCRC leaders, senior police officers, and representatives of civil society organisations. This presence is aimed at ensuring fairness and protecting the rights of indigenous applicants. The collaborative approach is designed to prevent irregularities and ensure that recruitment slots intended for FCT indigenes are not taken by applicants from other states.
He expressed confidence in the potential of the applicants and described them as the best set of police constables in the history of Nigeria. The PCRC national chairman congratulated the applicants in advance and encouraged them to remain focused throughout the screening stages. He also commended the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Olatunji Disu, for his commitment to improving the welfare and development of junior police officers.
Olaniyan acknowledged the leadership of the PSC for facilitating the recruitment of 50,000 constables at once, an unprecedented initiative in the history of police recruitment. He expressed optimism that the ongoing exercise would produce competent and dedicated officers who would contribute meaningfully to national security.