The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have extended the recruitment of 50,000 police constables by two weeks following low application numbers from states including Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra.
The recruitment drive, launched after President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency on November 26, 2025, opened on December 15, 2025. It was initially scheduled to close on January 25, 2026, but will now run until February 8, 2026.
He explained that the extension aims to ensure equitable representation of states in the recruitment process. He urged eligible Nigerians, particularly from low-participation states, to apply through the official PSC portal. 
He also called on state governments, local councils, religious organisations, community leaders, and sociocultural groups to help mobilise citizens before the new deadline.
He also called on state governments, local councils, religious organisations, community leaders, and sociocultural groups to help mobilise citizens before the new deadline.
“The extension aims to ensure equitable representation nationwide. Eligible Nigerians from states with fewer applications are strongly encouraged to apply via the official portal,” Kalu said.
