By Onilede Titi Faith<\/p>\n
The Police Service Commission (PSC), has raised concern over persistent attempts to erode its constitutional powers of recruiting, promoting, and disciplining officers of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n
PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), sounded the alarm on Monday while receiving a presidential delegation led by Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination.<\/p>\n
Although he did not name specific institutions, the PSC has previously clashed with the Police over recruitment and is currently in a standoff with the Ministry of Police Affairs over admissions into the Police Academy, Wudil.<\/p>\n
Argungu said inadequate funding and external interference remain the Commission\u2019s greatest challenges.<\/p>\n
He warned that unchecked meddling could cripple efforts to build a modern, accountable police force.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Commission is grossly underfunded and incapable of effectively carrying out its constitutional duties. This challenge is worsened by attempts from different quarters to hijack its mandate,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also faulted the envelope budgeting system, which caps allocations, and recommended that the PSC be allowed to submit its budget directly to the President in line with its enabling Act.<\/p>\n
Responding, Bala Usman assured that the Presidency was committed to strengthening the Commission\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n
She said the visit was part of efforts to clarify its role in government\u2019s security agenda and ensure smoother coordination with the Ministry of Police Affairs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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