Ruth NWORIE
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has extended the deadline for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables by two weeks.
The extension, carried out in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), follows the receipt of over 400,000 applications since the portal opened on December 15, 2025.
The application process will now close on February 8, 2026.
Findings from the exercise showed uneven participation across states.
While Adamawa, Benue and Kaduna recorded high numbers of applicants, states including Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi and Anambra posted lower application figures.
The PSC said the extension is aimed at promoting fairness and ensuring balanced representation from all parts of the country.
Eligible Nigerians, particularly from states with low application turnout, have been encouraged to apply through the official recruitment portal.
The commission also appealed to state and local governments, traditional institutions, religious bodies and other stakeholders to mobilise qualified youths to take advantage of the extended deadline.
The PSC and the NPF reaffirmed their commitment to a transparent and credible recruitment process.
