Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approached the Police Service Commission (PSC) to address structural disparities in the Nigeria Police Force’s rank system and remove obstacles hindering officers’ career advancement.
Disu made the appeal during a meeting with the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), where both institutions discussed ways to improve cooperation and strengthen personnel administration within the Force.
The IGP called for coordinated efforts to resolve issues affecting the Inspectorate cadre, stressing the need to review the Nigeria Police Force’s Scheme of Service to ensure fairness, transparency and merit-based career development.
He also acknowledged the Commission’s recognition of the sacrifices and contributions of police personnel, assuring it of the Force’s willingness to maintain constructive engagement on matters concerning officers’ welfare and professional growth.
Disu further emphasised the importance of effective collaboration between the two institutions, noting that such cooperation must respect their respective statutory responsibilities.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, Argungu described the visit as timely and assured the IGP that the concerns raised would be given due consideration.
The PSC chairman said stronger institutional relations, mutual understanding and respect for each body's mandate were essential to supporting the police in fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities.
He also expressed the Commission’s willingness to collaborate with the Force on the proposed review of the Scheme of Service and other personnel development initiatives.
Argungu maintained that merit, competence and performance should remain key considerations in recruitment and promotion, while stressing the need for continuous training to equip officers with the skills required for contemporary policing challenges.
The engagement reaffirmed the commitment of both institutions to working together to improve personnel management, strengthen professionalism and enhance the quality of policing across the country.
