President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hashimu Argungu, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, as the new chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).
This appointment marks the end of Solomon Arase’s term as the commission’s chairman.
The announcement was made on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
“The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission.
“The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Other members of the Police Service Commission will be appointed in due course.
“Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Sheidu as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) with immediate effect.
“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.”
