President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd) as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), replacing IGP Solomon Arase.
Additionally, President Tinubu has appointed Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (retd) as a Member of the Commission. These appointments were announced in a statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
The statement noted that the appointments are subject to Senate confirmation, with further appointments to the Police Service Commission expected in due course.
Furthermore, President Tinubu has appointed Mr. Mohammed Sheidu as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), effective immediately.
“The President expects absolute demonstration of integrity, diligence, and patriotic zeal in the discharge of these important functions for the overall wellbeing of the Nigeria Police and the nation,” the statement added.