Odita Sunday 
The Police Service Commission has extended the deadline for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables by two weeks following an overwhelming response from applicants nationwide.
The Head, Protocol and Public Affairs of the Commission, Torty Njoku Kalu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.
Kalu said the application portal, which opened on December 15, 2025, will now close on February 8, 2026.
“The decision follows the receipt of over 400,000 applications and a review showing significant disparities in state participation,” he said.
He explained that while states such as Adamawa, Benue and Kaduna recorded high application numbers, others including Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi and Anambra had low submissions.
“This extension is aimed at ensuring equitable representation across the federation,” Kalu stated.
He urged eligible Nigerians, especially from states with low turnout, to take advantage of the extension.
“All eligible Nigerians are strongly encouraged to apply through the official portal before the new deadline,” he added.
Kalu also called on government institutions, traditional rulers and community leaders to mobilise prospective applicants.
“We reaffirm our commitment to a fair and transparent recruitment process,” he said.
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