Police recruitment: Exercise must reflect equity, balanced representation – Aleshinloye
The Federal Character Commissioner representing Oyo State, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, has monitored the ongoing recruitment exercise of the Nigeria Police Force in the state.
During the monitoring exercise, Aleshinloye reiterated the mandate of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), stating that the commission exists “to ensure fairness, equity and balanced representation of all states, local governments, wards and ethnic groups in federal institutions and recruitment processes across the country.
A statement on Monday by his media office said Aleshinloye encouraged applicants from Oyo State to conduct themselves responsibly throughout the exercise and to remain good ambassadors of the state if eventually selected into the Nigeria Police Force.
“This opportunity can take you to the highest ranks in the Nigeria Police Force if you remain disciplined, committed and dedicated to service,” he said.
The commissioner wished all applicants success in the recruitment process and urged them to remain disciplined, law-abiding and committed to serving the nation with integrity.
Aleshinloye also congratulated the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Femi Haruna, on his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.
Speaking during the exercise, the team leader of the recruitment exercise in Oyo State, Dr Okedeji, welcomed Aleshinloye and commended the visit.
“The recruitment process is transparent and strictly based on merit, physical fitness and other required standards set by the Nigeria Police Force,” the team leader said.
Okedeji urged applicants to remain orderly and adhere strictly to all guidelines provided by officials handling the exercise.
He further assured that the exercise was being conducted in a fair and credible manner, encouraging applicants to give their best while maintaining discipline throughout the screening process.
Members of the commissioner’s entourage included the Federal Character Commission State Director and Deputy Director, Mr Muyiwa Babanumi and Mr Adeyinka Fehintola, respectively.
