By Augustine Ehikioya
To ensure smooth working relations, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, retired Inspector General of Police, and the acting Inspector General of Police, Dr. Olukayode Egbetokun have agreed to set up Joint Committees to look into possible areas of frictions in the operations of the two agencies.
The decision was taken when the Acting IGP visited Dr. Arase at the Commission on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023.
A statement by the Head, Press and Public Relations of PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), said the one hour fruitful discussion bordered on several issues that will progress the two Federal Government Agencies in the area of advancing the security sub-sector of the nation.
It said “The meeting agreed to set up Joint Committees to look into areas of likely frictions in the operations of the two agencies.
The Meeting also agreed on the setting up of the Recruitment Board that will include all the strategic stakeholders in future recruitment exercises.
“The Commission and the Police also pledged that the welfare of Police Officers will be paramount henceforth.
“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 freed 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,” it said.
Dr. Arase, according to the statement, also said the Commission will continue to collaborate with the acting Inspector General of Police to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police.
