After weeks of disagreement, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) have resolved their differences regarding the recruitment of 10,000 new constables.
On Tuesday, police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi announced that the NPF has accepted the PSC’s list of recruits, which it had previously rejected due to allegations of corruption and the replacement of qualified candidates with unqualified ones. The PSC, led by its former chairman Solomon Arase, had denied these allegations and refused to cancel the process.
The conflict prompted intervention from the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, and other stakeholders. According to a statement from PSC spokesman Ikechukwu Ani, the training for the recruits will begin on August 10.
Adejobi confirmed that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has endorsed the agreement between the NPF and the PSC. He emphasized that the collaboration reflects both parties’ commitment to a transparent, fair, and merit-based recruitment process.
The IG expressed confidence that the new recruits will enhance internal security, create employment opportunities for Nigerian youths, and support the Federal Government’s objectives. Training will cover modern policing ethics, community policing, ICT, artificial intelligence, and other essential skills.
Adejobi also thanked stakeholders and the public for their patience and support throughout the resolution process.