By Our Correspondent
National News – The Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Dr. Manassah Jatau, on Monday received a delegation from the Police Service Commission in Gombe as officials supervised the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force.
The visit forms part of the Federal Government’s directive to recruit 50,000 able-bodied Nigerians into the police to strengthen national security.
Welcoming the monitoring team at his office in Gombe, Jatau commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating the large-scale recruitment drive aimed at addressing security challenges across the country.
He noted that increasing the number of police personnel would improve security operations, enhance community safety, and strengthen law enforcement capabilities nationwide.
The deputy governor also praised the Police Service Commission for ensuring that the recruitment process remains transparent, credible, and in line with established procedures.
According to him, proper supervision and adherence to guidelines are essential to guarantee fairness in such national exercises.
“Effective supervision is critical to the success of any government policy because it ensures that procedures are followed without deviation,” Jatau stated.
He further emphasised the importance of engaging traditional rulers and community leaders in security matters, explaining that their understanding of local communities and terrains can significantly support policing efforts.
Jatau added that the Gombe State Government adopts an inclusive governance approach inspired by Talcott Parsons’ system theory, which encourages participation from different segments of society.
The deputy governor expressed confidence in the integrity of the PSC delegation and reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting security institutions and initiatives that promote peace and stability.
Speaking earlier, Justice Paul Galumje (retd.), who leads the PSC monitoring team, explained that the recruitment exercise is being jointly supervised by officials from the Police Service Commission, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Federal Character Commission.
Galumje stressed that the recruitment process must be conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner under the federal quota system to ensure equal representation across the country.
He warned that any form of malpractice, including financial inducement, would be treated seriously and sanctioned accordingly.
The PSC team also commended the level of development recorded in Gombe State, noting that recent infrastructural and social improvements have positively impacted the lives of residents.
