IGP Disu, PSC Chairman Seek Joint Action on Police Career Progression
By Pan Afric Reporters
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) to address personnel management challenges, career progression and structural imbalances within the Force.
The call was made during Disu’s visit to the PSC Chairman, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd.), on Thursday, November 5, 2026, according to a press release issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
During the visit, the IGP expressed appreciation for the Commission’s recognition of the service and sacrifices of police personnel, reaffirming the Force’s commitment to constructive engagement with the PSC.
Disu highlighted existing imbalances in the police rank structure and called for joint efforts to address challenges affecting career progression, particularly within the Inspectorate cadre.
He also stressed the need for sustained engagement on the review of the Scheme of Service to ensure fairness, transparency and merit in personnel administration.
Responding, Argungu described the visit as timely and assured the IGP that the issues raised would receive the Commission’s attention.
He emphasised that “mutual understanding and respect for institutional responsibilities” were critical to strengthening cooperation and supporting the Police Force in the discharge of its security mandate.
The PSC Chairman further expressed the Commission’s willingness to collaborate with the Force on the review of the Scheme of Service and personnel development, stressing the importance of merit, competence and performance in recruitment and promotion.
Argungu also underscored the need for capacity development to adequately prepare officers for the demands of modern policing.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to sustained collaboration with the PSC to strengthen personnel administration, promote professionalism and enhance service delivery to the public.
