PSC chairman Arase, IGP Egbetokun meets over recruitment of Constables

With the recurrent impasse between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the recruitment of Police Constables, the chairman of the PSC, Dr. Solomon Arase, has met with the acting inspector-general of police, Dr. Olukayode Egbetokun, to resolve areas of friction.

The meeting held on Thursday in Abuja, also agreed on the setting up of a recruitment board that will include all the strategic stakeholders in future recruitment exercises.

Spokesperson of the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, said this was part of the resolution after a one-hour fruitful discussion between the duo on several issues that will progress the two federal government agencies in the area of advancing the security sub-sector of the nation.

The meeting also agreed to set up joint committees to look into areas of likely frictions in the operations of the two agencies.

The commission and the Police also pledged that the welfare of Police officers will be paramount henceforth.

Ani further stated that the two leaders also decided to jointly work together to ensure that issues of discipline are handled expeditiously so that those found wanting are adequately punished and others not found wanting are exonerated to continue with their career progression.

They also agreed to ensure that Police promotions are prompt and based on merit, seniority and availability of vacancy.

Meanwhile, Dr. Arase has said the commission will continue to collaborate with the Acting Inspector-general of Police to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force.