The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have commenced preparations for the recruitment of 30,000 new police personnel, following a presidential directive aimed at boosting the capacity of the Force and strengthening national security.
According to a press release on Wednesday, 26th November, 2025, signed For: Chairman, Standing Committee on Police Matters, PSC, Torty Njoku Kalu, to drive the process, a high-powered Joint Ad-hoc Committee comprising representatives of both bodies has been inaugurated at the PSC Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, was performed by the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), represented by DIG (Bar) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), fdc.
According to the PSC, the committee is tasked with developing a seamless, transparent and efficient recruitment framework that meets the highest standards of merit and integrity. Lakanu described the collaboration between the PSC and NPF as essential to the success of the nationwide recruitment exercise, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to a fair and guideline-based selection process. 
The Inspector-General of Police, represented by CP Edwin Eloho of the Department of Training and Development, Force Headquarters, also underscored the importance of the recruitment drive. He said onboarding 30,000 new officers would significantly strengthen the capacity of the Police Force to safeguard lives and property across the country. He further pledged the full cooperation of the NPF in ensuring the timely and effective execution of the recruitment.
The inauguration of the Joint Ad-hoc Committee marks a major step in the Federal Government’s efforts to improve the police-to-citizen ratio and address security challenges nationwide.
The Police Service Commission is the federal body responsible for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of police personnel, except the Inspector-General of Police. The Nigeria Police Force remains the country’s primary law enforcement institution, charged with preventing and detecting crime, protecting lives and property, and maintaining public order.
