The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, urged serving officers of the Nigeria Police Force to remember that they will retire one day and transition to civilian life, emphasizing the need for friendliness.

In his New Year message, the retired Inspector General of Police, Arase, praised the Commission's staff and the police force for their sacrifices and role in maintaining relative peace across the country.

Arase stressed the importance of officers fostering friendly relationships with citizens for effective information sharing and intelligence gathering, saying, "Officers should understand that they have a date with history and will retire and leave the service one day and also become civilians."

Acknowledging the officers' dedication, Arase called for increased commitment in the coming year, assuring that the Commission would prioritize officers' welfare to motivate enhanced service delivery.

The PSC Chairman, in a statement on the PSC website, pledged to maintain regular and predictable promotion of officers, expressing the Commission's commitment to revitalizing the attractiveness of police work in Nigeria.

Arase advocated for the continued strategic partnership between the Commission and the Nigeria Police, anticipating positive outcomes from the collaboration.

Concluding the statement, Dr. Arase extended New Year wishes to Nigerians, hoping for a turning point in 2024, and prayed for God's protection for the officers and men as they work towards ensuring a safe and secure environment in the country.