This Department is responsible for appointment of persons into the Nigeria Police with the exception of the Inspector - General of Police. Other appointemnts include appointment of commissioners of police to state commands, appointment and gazetting of retirement from the Nigeria Police Force as well as such other functions as may be assigned by the Commission in accordance with the laws. The Department is headed by Mr. O. F Agabi, a Deputy Director.
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIALIST/ PROFESSIONALS INTO THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE - ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS OF POLICE (ASPs) AND INSPECTO APPOINTMENT OF SPECIALIST/ PROFESSIONALS INTO THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE - ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS OF POLICE (ASPs) AND INSPECTORS CADRES.
Following the conclusion of the selection processes conducted for qualified candidates for appointment into the Nigeria Police Force as specialists (Professionals) ASPs and Inspectors, the Police Service Commission hereby release the list of successful candidates appointed as Specialist ASPs and Inspectors.
OUTSTANDING PROMOTIONS IN THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
Some of the National Daily Newspapers in their publications of Monday, 26th January, 2009 reported an alleged threat by a segment of the Nigeria Police to embark on a strike action over the non-release of promotions of certain cadres of Officers. A strike ultimatum was reportedly issued in this regard.
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF 2008 POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION RETREAT ON:
UNDERSTANDING THE MANDATE AND OPERATIONS OF THE POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RULE OF LAW
HELD FROM 18TH-20TH AUGUST, 2008 AT MICCOM GOLF HOTELS AND RESORT, IBQKUN ROAD, ADA, OSUN STATE