By Hosea Parah, Abuja
The Police Service Commission has announced that the medical screening for candidates applying for recruitment into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force has been rescheduled. The new date for the screening is set to commence on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024.
The decision to reschedule the medical screening was made in consideration of the ongoing Muslim Ramadan fast and the Christian lenten period. This adjustment allows candidates to fulfill their religious obligations before participating in the screening process.
The medical screening is expected to last for two weeks and will signify the successful conclusion of the recruitment exercise. Candidates who have already participated in the physical and credentials screening but were not involved in the JAMB conducted Computer-Based Tests will also undergo practical tests and medical screening during this period.
The screening and practical tests will take place in the 17 Zonal Command Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, as well as in Kaduna, Yobe, and Zamfara states. These states have been granted special considerations due to the security challenges they face. Candidates from these states will be required to undergo the screening and practical tests in their respective states of origin. Additionally, Police Colleges located in states hosting the Zonal Command Headquarters will serve as venues for the exercises.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Police Recruitment Board with detailed information regarding the venues and dates of their screening. Successful candidates from the medical screening will proceed to Police Colleges for mandatory training.
Dr. Solomon Arase, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission and National Coordinator of the Recruitment Exercise, expressed his satisfaction that the recruitment process is nearing its conclusion. He emphasized that the new recruits have been carefully selected through rigorous processes that meet international standards, taking into account the unique challenges faced in Nigeria. Dr. Arase stated, “We are meticulously looking for high flyers and committed young Nigerians who will become the foundation of a new Nigeria security architecture. With subsequent recruitments, we aim to have enough personnel to address security concerns across the nation.”
Dr. Arase also commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for the successful Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted as part of the recruitment process. He acknowledged JAMB’s reputation for excellence and reliability in computer-based examinations in the country.
The rescheduling of the medical screening demonstrates the Police Service Commission’s commitment to accommodating the religious obligations of applicants while ensuring a thorough and efficient recruitment process. With the conclusion of the medical screening, the Nigeria Police Force will soon welcome a new batch of dedicated individuals ready to contribute to the nation’s security.