The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it has shortlisted 80,724 from its screening exercise conducted for applicants who applied nationwide for the position of Constable in the Nigeria Police Force.
Those who scaled through the screening process are scheduled to sit for an aptitude test on the 3rd of August, 2019 across the country.
The aptitude test is part of the requirement by the Commission to recruit 10,000 Nigerians into the Nigeria Police Force for year 2019 as mandated by President Muhammadu Buhari.
At the close of the Commission’s recruitment portal on January 11th, 2019, a total of 315,032 applications were received but 210,150 applicants were shortlisted for the screening exercise.
The Commission in a statement in Abuja by its Spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani stated that the Commission is currently sending SMS to the telephones lines of the shortlisted candidates with a view to inviting them for the aptitude test which is scheduled to start by 8am.
Candidates have also been advised to check the comprehensive list from the Commission’s website,www.psc.org.ng or visit the State Command headquarters in their states where the comprehensive list will be pasted.
The Commission however warned candidates to avoid any form of examination malpractice as culprits will be apprehended and punished accordingly.
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10,000 Police Job: PSC short-list 80,724 for aptitude test
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Police commission approves promotion of 239 senior officers
The Police Service Commission ( PSC) on Sunday in Abuja, said it had approved the promotion of 239 senior police officers.
A statement by the commission’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, said the officers included two Commissioners of Police promoted to Assistant Inspectors General of Police, and 10 Assistant Commissioners of Police elevated to Deputy Commissioners of Police.
Ani said that 12 Superintendent of Police were also promoted to Chief Superintendent of Police, and 76 Deputy Superintendent of Police to Superintendent of Police.
Others he said were 139 Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) promoted to the rank of Deputy of Superintendent of Police.
The spokesman said the commission also ratified the promotion of 7,981 to the next rank of ASP.
He said the officers were products of the last Departmental Selection Board.
Ani said the promotions were part of the decisions taken at the second plenary of the commission held at the Police Academy in Wudil, Kano state.
He said the approval and ratification of have been conveyed to the Inspector-General of police for implementation.
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Senate confirms Musiliu Smith as PSC chairman, six other members
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Musiliu Smith as chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari recently nominated Smith to take over from Mike Okiro, also a former IG.
Others confirmed by the Senate are Clara Ogunbiyi, Lawal Bawa, and Muhammad Najatu.
Others are Braimoh Austin, Rommy Mom and Nkemka Oshimiri Jombo-Ofo.
The lawmakers made the confirmation after voice votes which followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Police Affairs.
While congratulating the new appointees, Senate President Bukola Saraki said the Senate fast-tracked the approval because of the competence of nominees.
“Let us congratulate the new members of the Police Service Commission and at the same time commend the quality of the candidates that have been nominated and brought forward by Mr. President. It gives us all a lot of hope and encouragement that all our efforts to see that this crucial aspect of our security architecture reform will begin with this process.
“We wish all the members the best of luck. They have a lot of expectation from Nigerians and before this nomination that is why we fast-tracked the nomination. A lot of people are expecting, with their experience, the capacity of the people now in the service commission, to support the police in carrying out the necessary reform that is required; particularly in ensuring that we drive a merit orientated police force, performance driven, that would motivate all the necessary members to do the right thing to provide us security.
“Let us at the same time also ensure that they look into the areas of rewarding performance in being able to compensate those who have worked hard.
“Once again I congratulate these members and I wish them the very best,” he said.
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Buhari appoints former IG Musiliu Smith PSC chairman
…to succeed Mike Okiro
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, as Chairman of the Police Service Commission.
Smith is to succeed former IGP, Mike Okiro.
Buhari also appointed five others as members of the PSC.
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, read Buhari’s letter seeking legislative confirmation of the appointment as well as members of the commission
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How Abba Kyari, others were promoted ahead of their seniors in the Force – PSC
…suspends all special promotions
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has reacted to accusations of bribery in its recent approval of special promotions of some officers of the force.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy Senator Isah Misau had alleged that some officers pay to get promoted in the police.
This allegation led the commission to put on hold all special promotions forwarded to it.
The commission has also set up a committee, which will be chaired by Justice Olufunlola Adekeye, to investigate the allegations.
The committee has two weeks to submit its findings.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris had also last week set up a Special Investigation Panel to investigate complaints and petitions of alleged bribery by police officers for special promotion.
Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at a news conference to clarify issues relating to the allegations, the commission’s chairman, Mike Okiro, said guidelines for promotion has been sent to the Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris.
Contrary to claims that some people pay about N2.5million for promotion, Okiro said the commission did not unilaterally award special promotion.
He said: “When the list of special promotion came, we found out that some juniors were picked over seniors and that is why we put it on hold and sent it back to the IGP to explain.”
“A typical example is Abba Kyari, who was promoted last year before his seniors and people clapped for him because he did well.
“We are sending the list to the IGP to explain why some juniors were picked over seniors and if he gives us good reason, we would go ahead with it and if not, we will drop it.”
He said: “The already processed promotions shall be reappraised and released at the appropriate time, or shall be referred back to the IGP to furnish the commission with details of each recommended individual officer’s superlative performance to qualify for speculation promotion.”
The chairman said the major sources of recommendations for special promotion are the IG, Heads of MDAs, CSOs, NGOs, National Assembly members, governors, traditional rulers and other prominent Nigerians.
Highlighting some of the criteria for special promotion, Okiro said: “Gallantry and bravery, high integrity, honesty, probity and uprightness, outstanding diligence, dedication to duty and loyalty to the service, prevention or detection of mammoth criminality.
“Arrest or efforts leading to the arrest of high profile fraudsters, armed robbers, kidnappers and other criminals, making substantial cost-savings to Force or government, foiling, preventing or effective containment of violent riots and other civil disturbances with no or minimal loss of life or damage to property.”
He, however, noted that performance of normal duty will not qualify an officer for special promotion.