By George Ozalla
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has concluded a two-day workshop on strengthening institutional capacity for effective police oversight in Abuja. The workshop, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), aimed to enhance the commission’s ability to ensure a rights-based, transparent, and accountable policing system.
PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu said the new governing board has introduced positive innovations in management and is committed to making genuine sacrifices to make the commission work for the nation and staff. “The Commission belongs to all, and if the staff do not individually care for the progress of the organization, then the PSC is in trouble,” he emphasized.
The workshop featured seven paper presentations, including strengthening oversight and accountability in the police force, effective policy implementation, and digital transformation for effective police oversight. Representatives from the Senate and House of Representatives committees on police affairs pledged legislative support for the PSC’s efforts.
Napoleon Enayaba, UNDP representative, commended the board’s commitment and pledged continued partnership with the commission. “I can see commitment in this board,” he said, adding, “We remain committed to this journey with the Commission.”¹
The participants, including board members, directors, and heads of departments, were galvanized to make a difference and help the commission meet Nigerians’ expectations. Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court, thanked the President for appointing them to serve the nation in these capacities.
