Solomon Arase, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, has urged a renewed commitment to national service as Nigerians welcome the new year. In a statement released by Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations, ahead of the 2024 new year celebrations, Arase, in his new year message, praised the commission’s staff and the men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force for their sacrifices in the line of duty, emphasizing their role in maintaining national unity and providing relative peace throughout the country.
The statement acknowledged the commendable dedication of Nigeria Police officers to their duties but called for even greater commitment in the coming year. Arase assured that the commission would prioritize the welfare of the officers in the new year to serve as motivation for enhanced service delivery.
Furthermore, the PSC Chairman pledged that the regular and predictable promotion of officers would continue, and the commission would work to restore the attractiveness of police work in Nigeria. He emphasized the need for officers to foster friendly relationships with citizens, encouraging information-sharing that would enhance intelligence gathering.
Arase reminded officers of their eventual transition from the force to civilian life and urged them to recognize their place in history. He advocated for the maintenance of the strategic partnership between the Commission and the Nigeria Police, highlighting its positive outcomes.
Arase concluded by expressing hope that the year 2024 would mark a turning point in the lives of Nigerians. He extended wishes for a happy and prosperous new year to all Nigerians and invoked God’s protection for the officers and men underta