
Gombe deputy governor hosts PSC officials for police recruitment
The Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Manassah Jatau, welcomed officials from the Police Service Commission (PSC) to oversee the ongoing police recruitment exercise. Jatau praised President Bola Tinubu for tackling security challenges by recruiting more police officers. He commended the PSC's commitment to transparency and highlighted the importance of involving local stakeholders. The PSC team, led by retired Justice Paul Galumje, stressed the need for a fair and credible recruitment process.
What we know
- Manassah Jatau received the PSC delegation in his office and commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting police recruitment.
- Jatau emphasized the importance of supervision and stakeholder involvement, including traditional rulers, in security initiatives.
- He credited Gombe State’s governance approach, based on Talcott Parsons’ system theory, for improved security.
- Retired Justice Paul Galumje explained that the recruitment is part of President Tinubu’s directive to recruit 50,000 Nigerians into the police.
- The PSC team warned against malpractice in the recruitment process and appreciated the hospitality shown by Gombe State.