The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released a list of 10,000 successful applicants for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, confirmed the release of the candidates’ list. In a press statement released by the the police service commission, the spokesperson said:
“The commission today, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, received the report of the Police Recruitment Board. Nine thousand applicants were approved for recruitment for General Duty, while 1,000 applicants were recruited for the Specialists cadre”.
“To ensure fairness and justice in the Recruitment process, the commission worked with guidance from relevant stakeholders, including the Nigeria Police Force, the National Assembly and the Federal Character Commission. It ensured equity in the spread of successful candidates across the 774 local government areas of the country.”
The recruitment exercise began in 2023 when applicants were invited to complete an online application. The commission together with the Ministry of Police Affairs, the Federal Character Commission, police colleges, and the Police Trust Fund (PTF) formed the recruitment board to supervise the process. He continued in the statement:
“Interested Nigerian youths were invited to apply online for consideration for the subsequent stages of the exercise through paid advertisements in several national media. Interested applicants were to conclude the online applications in six weeks (October 15 to November 26, 2023) in line with the Federal Character requirements.”
“A total of 609,886 applications were received while 416,323 applicants who met the advertised requirements were shortlisted for the second exercise stage, physical and document screening.
“This stage was held in the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between Monday, 8th to Monday, January 8- 29, 2024.”
“The commission, after the physical and credentials screening, shortlisted 171,956 applicants who met the requirements for the Computer-based Tests (CBT) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), an organisation known for its expertise in computer-based tests”.
“15,447 general duty applicants who did well in the CBT were further invited for medical screening to determine their health status,” the spokesperson said.
The Nigerian Police also confirmed gender sensitivity and inclusivity in the recruitment purpose. To buttress this stand, the first female force secretary, AIG Yetunde Longe was appointed yesterday. This information was announced in a press release by the force public relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. He said:
“In furtherance of the vision to ensure gender inclusivity and equality in all aspects of appointments and operations within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has made an historic appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Yetunde O. Longe as the first female Force Secretary.
“AIG Longe brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. Since her appointment as a Cadet ASP on March 3, 1990, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication and competence across various capacities within the NPF. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Forensic Toxicology, which has significantly contributed to her proficiency in crime management and investigation. Her professional development is further enriched by her participation in advanced courses such as the Advanced Detective Course and Intermediate Command Course at Police Staff College Jos, and the Protection of Civilians course in Italy.
“Throughout her illustrious career, AIG Longe has held several key positions including Administrative Officer, Crime Officer, Commandant in Lagos, Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Corporate Investment at the NPF Cooperative; Area Commander in Lagos, Deputy Commissioner of Police at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in both Bauchi and Lagos States, and DCP Admin at Zone 2, Lagos. Prior to her new appointment, she was Commissioner of Police for the Port Authority Police, Eastern Command, Port Harcourt, and later Assistant Inspector General of Police in the Department of Training and Development, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The IGP highlighted that they will continue to uphold gender inclusivity in all police appointments in his administration. He said:
“The Inspector General of Police reiterates that gender sensitivity in police appointments and operations remains a non-negotiable principle as his administration is poised to promoting gender equality and empowering female officers to attain leadership positions within the Force. The IGP emphasizes that the inclusion of women in strategic roles is crucial for the comprehensive development and effectiveness of the Police Force assuring that the Force will continue to foster an inclusive environment where merit and capability are the primary criteria for advancement, irrespective of gender”.
