The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the approval and release of a list of 10,000 successful applicants for recruitment into the constable and specialist cadres of the Nigeria Police Force.
This milestone marks the culmination of a rigorous recruitment process that began in October 2023, with a total of 609,886 applications received. After a series of tests and screenings, the PSC has ensured equity in the spread of successful candidates across the 774 local government areas of the country.
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According to the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, 9,000 applicants were approved for recruitment for General Duty, while 1,000 applicants were recruited for the Specialists cadre.
The commission worked closely with relevant stakeholders, including the Nigeria Police Force, the National Assembly, and the Federal Character Commission, to ensure fairness and justice in the recruitment process.
The successful candidates have been selected to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force, with a focus on community-rooted and service-oriented policing.
The PSC Chairman, Dr. Solomon Arase, expressed optimism about the future of the nation’s security, emphasizing the importance of building a Police Force that is competent, reliable, and truly representative of the best that Nigeria has to offer.
Candidates can check the status of their application on the Police Service Commission dedicated webpage or contact the PSC recruitment help desk for complaints or inquiries.
