The Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission have finally reached an agreement regarding the final merit list for the recruitment of Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force.
Following extensive deliberations and collaboration, both the NPF and PSC have worked diligently to ensure that the recruitment process remains transparent, fair, and merit-based.
This was contained in a Press statement issued and made available to Journalists on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi
The statement added that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that the agreement on the final merit list is a testament to the commitment of both the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission to work together in the best interest of the country.
The IGP was also said to have expressed confidence that the new recruits would significantly contribute to the mission of the Federal Government of Nigeria to create employment opportunities for Nigerian youths, boost internal security mechanisms, and maintain law and order.
The statement stressed that, in light of this development, training for the newly recruited officers was scheduled to commence on Saturday, August 10th, 2024.
According to the statement, the training programme will be intensive and designed to equip the recruits with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively and uphold the core values of the Nigeria Police Force.
It stated further that in furtherance of the directive of the IGP, the trainees were to be schooled on modern policing ethics and principles, community policing strategies, ICT, artificial intelligence, human relations, attitudinal and behavioural change, etc.
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police has extended gratitude to all stakeholders and the general public for their patience and support throughout this process.
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