The Federal Government has shared a new update on the 2025 police recruitment exercise, giving Nigerians a clearer picture of what to expect.
According to the Police Service Commission (PSC), the upcoming recruitment process for Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) and Inspectors will be guided by strict rules to ensure fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants across the country.
During a recent visit to the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in Abuja, the PSC made it clear that it won’t tolerate any form of favoritism or shady dealings. This latest development comes after the Nigerian Senate gave the green light for the recruitment of 30,000 new police officers.
Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired Deputy Inspector General Hashimu Salihu Argungu, didn’t mince words. He warned that anyone caught trying to manipulate or hijack the recruitment process will face strict sanctions. According to him, the Commission is fully committed to a recruitment exercise that reflects merit, discipline, and national unity.
“There will be no room for backdoor entries, favoritism, or shady practices. We’re putting measures in place to ensure the process is clean, credible, and fair to all Nigerians,” he said.
Argungu also emphasized that although no specific date has been announced yet for the recruitment to kick off, the Commission is already working closely with key stakeholders like the FCC to ensure that due process is followed from start to finish.
In response, the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele, described the PSC Chairman’s visit as a welcome development and a solid step towards strengthening inter-agency cooperation.
He noted that partnering with the PSC to ensure fairness in the recruitment process aligns with the FCC’s core mandate of promoting equity and balanced representation in public institutions.
This collaboration is not just about filling vacancies. It’s about restoring public trust, deepening national unity, and building a police force that reflects the true diversity of Nigeria,” Oladele said.
He stressed that a diverse police force would help reinforce confidence in law enforcement and reduce public skepticism, especially in marginalized communities.
Oladele assured the PSC of the Commission’s full support in ensuring that the upcoming recruitment strictly follows the federal character principle. He added that transparency and fairness are non-negotiable if Nigeria must build institutions that truly serve its people.
As Nigerians await the release of the official recruitment date, both the PSC and FCC have assured the public that no room will be given to backdoor arrangements or favoritism. The message is clear: only qualified candidates who meet the criteria will make it through.