By Hassan Zaggi
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have concluded plans to set up a joint committee that will look into the areas of likely friction between the two sister agencies.
The two agencies have also agreed to set up a Recruitment Board that will include all the strategic stakeholders in future recruitment exercises.
This is the highlight of discussion when the Acting Inspector General of Police, Dr. Olukayode Egbetoku, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, on Thursday.
It would be recalled that two years ago, the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission have been at loggerhead over which body is allowed by law to carry out recruitment process.
Speaking, Dr. Arase said the PSC will continue to collaborate with the Nigeria Police Force to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the men and officers of the Force.
This is the first visit by the Acting IGP to the PSC Chairman since he assumed office as the Acting Inspector General of Police.
The IGP and the PSC chairman also discussed about the welfare of men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force, which they pledge to give due attention in the days ahead.
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.
In a related development, the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Ag. CG Adewale Adeniyi, has paid a courtesy call on the IGP at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
This is in an effort to promote inter-agency collaboration.
The meeting served as a platform for both agencies to seek ways to strengthen cooperation across all areas of their respective operations.
The discussions, according to a statement by the Force Spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, focused on joint training programs, enhanced border patrol efforts, improved investigation techniques, and the establishment of a mutual working relationship for better internal security in the nation.
The statement quoted the Acting IGP as expressing his commitment to working closely with the Nigerian Customs Service in fostering a seamless working relationship between the agencies.
This collaborative approach is expected to enhance the overall security architecture, promote efficient crime prevention, and ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens.
