The Senate has confirmed the appointment
of former Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Musiliu Smith as Chairman of the
Police Service Commission (PSC).
Members of the Commision approved
were Justice Clara Ogunbiyi, North-East; Mr Lawal Bawa, North-West; Muhammad
Naja’atu, North-West; Braimaoh Austin, South-South; Rommy Mom, North-Central
and Dr Nkemka Jombo-Ofo, South-East.
Their appointments followed the
consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs,
presented by the Chairman, Sen. Abu Ibrahim.
President of the Senate, Dr
Bukola Saraki, while congratulating the new appointees, said the upper
legislative chamber fast-tracked the approval because of the competence of
nominees.
He said: “Let us congratulate the
new members of the Police Service Commission and at the same time commend the
quality of the candidates that have been nominated and brought forward by Mr
President.
“It gives us all a lot of hope
and encouragement that all our efforts to see that this crucial aspect of our
security architecture reform will begin with this process. “We wish all the
members the best of luck.
“They have a lot of expectation
from Nigerians and before this nomination that is why we fast-tracked the
screening.
“A lot of people are expecting
that with their experience to support the police in carrying out the necessary
reform that is required, particularly in ensuring that we drive a
merit-orientated police force and performance-driven, that would motivate all
the necessary members to do the right thing to provide us security.
“Let us at the same time also
ensure that they look into the areas of rewarding performance in being able to
compensate those who have worked hard.”
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