June 10, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

In a statement on Monday by a Presidential Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the President also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission.

The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Other members of the Police Service Commission will be appointed in due course.

Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Sheidu as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) with immediate effect.

The appointees were however charged  to demonstrate absolute integrity, diligence, and patriotism in the discharge of these important functions for the overall wellbeing of the Nigeria Police and the nation.