By Nafisat Makinde
July 30, 2025
The Police Service Commission (PSC) is taking a firm stance against corruption and irregularities in the upcoming Nigeria Police Force recruitment exercise. PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), has warned that the commission will not tolerate any form of racketeering or recruitment fraud, emphasizing that individuals involved in sharp practices during the recruitment process will face sanctions.
During a courtesy visit to the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele, in Abuja, Argungu stressed the need for transparency, equity, and strict adherence to federal character principles. “The era of discretionary waivers or backdoor replacements is over,” Argungu declared.
The PSC has sought the cooperation of the FCC to ensure federal character compliance and promote national cohesion. Argungu emphasized that the commission’s zero-tolerance stance on sharp practices is crucial to ensuring that only qualified Nigerians are enlisted into the police force through a process that reflects equity and merit.
Argungu further emphasized the commission’s commitment to transparency, stating that any unacceptable behavior, sharp practices, or untoward acts during the recruitment processes will be resisted, and deviants sanctioned.
Hon. Oladele welcomed the collaboration, describing it as a step towards strengthening national cohesion, public trust, and fairness in public institutions. “A diverse and inclusive police force is crucial to national peace and the goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Oladele emphasized. He also pledged full cooperation with the PSC to ensure federal character compliance and transparency in the police recruitment process.
By prioritizing transparency and accountability, the PSC aims to restore trust in the police recruitment process and promote a more efficient and effective police force. The commission’s commitment to merit-based recruitment is a welcome development, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the police force and the broader society.
