…Says Transparency and Fairness Must Guide Recruitment Exercise
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Hashimu Salihu Argungu, has called for closer collaboration with the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to ensure a transparent and equitable recruitment process into the Nigeria Police Force.
DIG Argungu made this known during a courtesy visit to the Acting Executive Chairman of the FCC, Hon. Kayode Oladele, Esq, and his management team on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Abuja. He disclosed that preparations were underway for this year’s recruitment exercise, which will include Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) and Inspectors.
Issuing a stern warning, Argungu stated that the PSC would deal decisively with anyone found engaging in racketeering, fraud, or any form of malpractice during the recruitment process. “Any unacceptable behaviour, sharp practices or untoward acts during the recruitment processes will be resisted, and deviants sanctioned,” he warned.
Although a date for the commencement of the recruitment has not been announced, Argungu emphasized that now is the best time to secure the support of the FCC, describing it as a critical stakeholder in ensuring the credibility and inclusiveness of the exercise.
He underscored the Commission’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and fairness, insisting that waivers, replacements, or any form of discretion in recruitment would be unacceptable as they undermine the principles of equity.
In his remarks, FCC Chairman Hon. Kayode Oladele described the visit as a laudable demonstration of inter-agency synergy and a reaffirmation of both institutions’ dedication to fairness, justice, and national cohesion.
“By working together to ensure fairness and balanced representation in law enforcement institutions, we are laying the foundation for a stronger sense of belonging, trust in public institutions, and sustainable peace across the country,” Oladele stated.
He further reiterated that an inclusive police force is vital to national stability, noting that diversity builds public confidence, deters insecurity, and ensures that citizens are served without bias—an outcome that aligns with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Hon. Oladele concluded by reaffirming the FCC’s readiness to work closely with the PSC to monitor and ensure compliance with the federal character principle in police recruitment.
