The Police Service Commission (PSC) has sought collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) in promoting cost management and ensuring prudent resource utilisation within the Nigeria Police Force.
This was announced in a statement signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the Commission, following a courtesy visit by a delegation from the NIQS to the PSC headquarters in Abuja.
Hashimu Argungu, Chairman of the Commission, emphasised the need for strategic partnerships to drive financial discipline and enhance service delivery.
He noted that the Commission is poised to ensuring good governance through transparency and accountability in the management of both human and material resources.
Argungu described the proposed collaboration with the NIQS as timely and necessary, especially in view of the growing need to properly manage the Police Force’s vast national infrastructure.
He revealed that the PSC is open to the recruitment of professionals with expertise in quantity surveying to support the Police in planning, evaluating, and overseeing capital projects across the country.
“The Police requires the technical input of Quantity Surveyors to ensure that its physical assets are effectively managed and maintained.
“We look forward to working closely with the Institute to integrate professionals who can help deliver quality infrastructure while optimizing available resources”, Argungu said.
Earlier, Kene Nzekwe, President of the NIQS, who led the delegation, expressed appreciation for the Commission’s openness to collaboration.
He described the visit as part of the Institute’s broader commitment to nation-building and institutional development.
Nzekwe praised the PSC for its critical role in shaping the structure and operational integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.
He acknowledged the Commission’s efforts in strengthening institutional frameworks and promoting professionalism in the Police system.
He advocated for the inclusion of qualified Quantity Surveyors in the PSC’s administrative and technical arms, noting that their expertise could significantly improve the delivery of police infrastructure such as housing, logistics hubs, command centres, training schools, and other capital projects.
“Quantity Surveyors bring a wide range of capabilities in project auditing, value-for-money assessments, dispute resolution, and cost control.
“We believe that engaging our professionals will not only support the Commission’s strategic goals but also embed a culture of accountability and technical excellence in the management of public resources”, Nzekwe said.
He proposed the establishment of a formal framework for collaboration between the PSC and NIQS, including capacity-building programs, technical advisory services, and infrastructure assessment initiatives.
“We look forward to building a mutually beneficial partnership between the NIQS and the Police Service Commission, one that advances your noble mission and delivers impactful outcomes for the Nigerian people,” Nzekwe added.
Both parties expressed optimism about future engagements aimed at enhancing institutional efficiency and maximising the value of public investments in the police sector.
