The Police Service Commission (PSC) has commenced a critical training workshop for its staff to ensure the seamless and transparent execution of the Federal Government’s directive to recruit 50,000 additional personnel into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
According to Torty Njoku Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, in a press statement issued on Tuesday, the training workshop, which opened today, is designed to equip Commission staff with the necessary skills and procedural knowledge to effectively manage the landmark recruitment exercise.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, JSC (rtd), Honourable Commissioner at the PSC, declared the workshop open on behalf of the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), mni. Justice Galumje conveyed the Chairman’s warm greetings to facilitators and participants, noting that the Chairman would join the training later following another official state engagement.
Justice Galumje emphasized that the workshop represents a practical step toward realizing the vision of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture.
“This directive is as a result of the President’s concern about security in the country,” he stated. “It is therefore our responsibility to work hard in order to succeed in the implementation of the President’s directive, especially when all that is required has been made available.”
He charged participants to listen attentively, contribute meaningfully, and harness the outcomes of the workshop to ensure the success of the recruitment exercise, before formally declaring the session open.
In his keynote address, the Chairman of the PSC Standing Committee on NPF Matters, DIG (Dr.) Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), fdc, described the recruitment of 50,000 additional personnel as a bold and timely intervention necessary to meet Nigeria’s growing security demands.
DIG Lakanu commended the leadership of the PSC Chairman for anchoring the recruitment process on transparency and professionalism. He stressed that the quality of recruits would significantly determine the future effectiveness and credibility of the Police Force.
“This training provides an opportunity to refresh your knowledge, address grey areas, and ensure uniformity in implementation across board,” Lakanu told participants.
He reminded them that they are ambassadors of the Commission and urged them to conduct themselves with integrity, noting that their actions would either reinforce or diminish public trust in public institutions.
The interactive workshop will focus on recruitment guidelines, ethical standards, and legal compliance to ensure the exercise is fair, inclusive, and credible.
