The extention of the ongoing police recruitment exercise by the Police Service Commission, PSC, and the Nigeria Police Force has been attributed to low application numbers from some states, including Lagos.
The extension of the recruitment exercise by two weeks, was announced on Monday by PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Mr Torty Kalu.
Kalu in the statement noted that the application portal, which opened on December 15, 2025, was initially scheduled to close on January 25, 2026, will now remain open until February 8, 2026.
He said before the extension, over 400,000 applications had been received nationwide, adding that the PSC and the NPF observed significant disparities in participation across states.
The disparities he stated, was responsible for the extension, saying states such as Adamawa, Benue and Kaduna recorded high numbers of applicants, while Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi and Anambra recorded notably lower submissions.
“The PSC and NPF announce a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 constables.
“This decision follows the receipt of over 400,000 applications and a review showing significant disparities in state participation. While some states like Adamawa, Benue and Kaduna have high application numbers, states such as Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi and Anambra have notably lower submissions,” he remarked.
Before he added: “The extension aims to ensure equitable representation nationwide. All eligible Nigerians, particularly from the above-mentioned states with fewer applications, are strongly encouraged to apply via the official portal.”
Orijoreporter recalls that President Bola Tinubu on November 26, 2025 while declaring a nationwide security emergency, directed the Nigeria Police Force and the Armed Forces to recruit additional personnel to address rising insecurity across the country.
