President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).
The appointment is subject to the confirmation of the senate.
The appointment is contained a letter read at plenary on Tuesday by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Buhari based his request on Sections 153 (1) and 154 (1) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.
If confirmed, Arase will succeed Musiliu Smith, also a former IGP. Smith resigned under controversial circumstances in 2022.