President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Hashimu Argungu, as the new chairman of the Police Service Commission. This appointment marks the end of the tenure of retired Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, who previously held the position.
The announcement was made on Monday through a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement, titled "President Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for Police Service Commission and Nigerian Police Trust Fund," outlines several key appointments.
"President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission," the statement reads.
In addition to Argungu's appointment, President Tinubu has named Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu as a member of the commission. These appointments are pending Senate confirmation.
The statement also noted that additional members of the Police Service Commission will be appointed in due course.
Furthermore, President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Sheidu as the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, effective immediately.
"The President expects absolute demonstration of integrity, diligence, and patriotic zeal in the discharge of these important functions for the overall wellbeing of the Nigeria Police and the nation," the statement concluded.
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