KEY POINTS
- The Police Service Commission has warned candidates against bribery in the Police Academy’s admission process.
- Core principles of the 2024 Post JAMB admission screening are transparency, fairness and merit.
- No issues have been identified during inspections of facilities at the academy and corrective measures are underway.
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), has issued a stern warning to all candidates seeking admission into the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, stressing that anyone caught attempting to bribe or influence the ongoing admission process will face immediate disqualification.
This warning was given during his supervisory visit to the academy, where he led a high-powered delegation to monitor the 2024 Post-JAMB admission screening. Argungu reiterated the need for integrity and fairness throughout the entire process, emphasizing that the admission exercise must be conducted with transparency and equity.
In a statement released by the commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, Argungu made it clear that the Police Academy’s admissions would not tolerate unethical practices. He stated, “Any candidate negotiating to pay money for consideration should be weeded out. The process must run on merit and transparency.”
Commitment to merit, transparency, and accountability
Argungu further assured that the PSC would ensure the academy’s operations remain transparent, fair, and based solely on merit. He underscored the importance of accountability and vigilance in maintaining the integrity of the admission process.
During his visit, the PSC chairman also inspected various facilities at the academy, including the moot court, clinic, library, lecture theatres, and screening centres. While inspecting the facilities, he received feedback regarding malfunctioning computers, and he promptly ordered corrective measures to ensure the smooth running of the screening process.
Praise for academy’s leadership and innovative measures
Argungu commended the leadership of the academy, particularly its Commandant, AIG Abubakar Sadiq, for implementing innovative measures that have improved the screening process.
Notably, the academy has introduced computer-based testing for the admission exercise, which ensures that candidates receive immediate results after submission, adding an extra layer of transparency and accountability.
