By Dianabasi Effiong
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd) has re-assured on the Commission’s commitment to support initiatives that strengthen accountability and professionalism of the Nigeria Police.
He gave the assurance at the 41st anniversary of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) which held on Thursday in Abuja.
Argungu was represented at the occasion by Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations and Spokesman of the Commission.
According to DIG Argungu, the Commission’s shared goal is to build a policing system that is people-centred, transparent and guided by the rule of law.
The PSC Chairman also noted that for more than four decades, the PCRC had served as a vital bridge between the Nigeria Police Force and the Communities they served.
He said, “Your unwavering commitment to fostering trust, promoting mutual respect, and enhancing public confidence in policing has not only stood the test of time but has also become a cornerstone of community policing in Nigeria.
“Today, we do not only celebrate the legacy of the PCRC, but we also honour the countless achievements made possible through collaboration, dialogue and active citizen participation in crime prevention and peacebuilding efforts across the nation.”
DIG Argungu said, strengthening the partnerships between the Police, the public and Oversight institutions like the Commission was not a mere aspiration, but a necessity for a safer, more secure Nigeria.
“Let us continue to work together – Government, Police, Communities, and Civil Society to deepen trust, embrace innovation, and institutionalize community-driven approaches that make our neighbourhoods safer for all,” he said.
Argungu also said, “As we reflect on the progress of community policing in Nigeria, let us also look ahead with renewed resolve.”
He also congratulated them on the remarkable milestone and prayed that the PCRC continued to flourish in its noble mission.