The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu, has called on the new Board Members of the Commission to be ready to account for their stewardship at any time, stressing that personal and parochial interests must not take precedence over that of the Commission and the interests of the citizens.
The Commission Chairman spoke on day 3 of the ongoing 4-Day Induction programme of the Commission holding in Ikot Ekpene with theme “Enhancing The Key Standards of Corporate Governance.
DIG Argungu spoke on Accountability and Transparency and noted that Transparency must be recognised as core principles of good governance. ” Transparency promotes openness of action in the decision making process and consultative processes with relevant stakeholders ” he remarked.
The PSC Chairman reminded the participants that Governing Board Members in their dealings with others “shall handle all transactions with a forthright, Frank and open manner”.
He said Governance arrangements and systems need to be strengthened as part of the drive to improve management in parastatals.
DIG Taiwo Lakanu, who chaired the second stanza of the programme assured management Staff of the Commission that the new Board will do all it takes to properly position the Commission for effective and efficient delivery on its mandate.
DIG Lakanu said the new Board will consult with relevant Government authorities to ensure the Commission is accorded its deserving entitlements and respect in the performance of its constitutional mandate.
The 4-day induction programme ends tomorrow, Thursday, April 30th, 2025.
