The Police Service Commission (PSC) reaffirms its commitment to transparency and integrity in the POLAC admission process. A strong delegation from the PSC has arrived at the Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano State, as the 2025 admission screening exercise,  commenced today, Monday, October 6, 2025.

The delegation is led by Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court representing the Judiciary on the Commission, and retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu, who represents the Police and chairs the PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters.

The Police Service Commission’s actions underscore its commitment to transparency and accountability in police recruitment nationwide, as stated by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and  Public Relations.

The statement further disclosed that the ongoing POLAC screening would be the first practical test of the Commission’s newly introduced Whistle-Blowing Policy on Recruitment, aimed at curbing corruption and malpractice in police admission and enlistment procedures.

“The Commission will not hesitate to sanction any individual, no matter how highly placed, who violates the provisions of the new policy or attempts to manipulate the process,” the statement warned.

The Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), mni, urged stakeholders involved in the screening process to strictly follow the rules and guidelines. He emphasized the Commission’s commitment to ensuring a credible and disciplined police recruitment system.

DIG Argungu reiterated the PSC’s commitment to producing top-notch officers the Police Force can be proud of. He emphasized that only the most qualified candidates will be admitted into the Academy. The Chairman also urged state governments to actively participate in the admission process to safeguard their quotas and ensure fairness and inclusivity.

He assured that the Commission will uphold equity and transparency in its efforts to reform the recruitment system for improved outcomes, stating, “The Commission will continue to stand for equity and transparency as it works to reform the recruitment system for better results”.