PSC Chairman Argungu Announces End To Special Promotions In Police Force

PSC Chairman Argungu Announces End To Special Promotions In Police Force

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General Hashimu Argungu, announced on Tuesday that the commission will no longer endorse irregular promotion practices within the Nigeria Police Force. From now on, promotions will be strictly merit-based, requiring officers to pass designated examinations and meet other standard requirements…….CONTINUE READING 

Argungu stated that the concept of “special promotion” is not recognized globally and clarified that under his leadership, the PSC would not support such practices. In a meeting with the executive members of the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria, he reaffirmed that special promotions within the force had been officially abolished.

He explained, “The law does allow for accelerated promotion for officers who have demonstrated exceptional skill in their duties, but this will be done carefully to avoid abuse.” He emphasized that future promotions would depend on merit, including written exams and interviews, with seniority alone no longer guaranteeing advancement.

Officers who fail the promotion exam will remain at their current rank, and those who fail three times will face retirement due to incompetence. “Promotion will now be based on merit, involving written examinations and interviews. Seniority will no longer be a factor in modern policing. Officers who fail the promotion exam will stay at their current rank, and after three failures, they will be retired at that level for incompetence,” Argungu added.

The PSC chairman also called on retired police officers to support this new approach, noting that their experience could be valuable. He expressed pride in the Nigeria Police Force, where he served and retired as a Deputy Inspector General, and reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the force’s integrity.

“A policeman must be beyond suspicion; the country comes first. If I had to return after death, I would still choose to be a policeman,” Argungu concluded.