Nigerian Police Why Should This Ever Happen?

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It is quite unfortunate the unrealistic way we set standards in Nigeria. Imagine a Nigeria Police that haven't been able to take care of the welfare of Secondary School Certificate holders who joined the police as Constables have decided to make Ordinary National Diploma (OND) as the minimum entry requirement.

What has changed in the welfare packages of the average policeman?

From available records, "ordinary" Civil Defence Corps now enjoy better treatment from the Ministry of Interior when compared to what policemen get from Ministry of Police Affairs.

Salaries are delayed unnecessarily. For some funny reasons giving by the authorities, in the month of December policemen are not paid before Christmas like others. They buy and sew their uniforms by themselves, etc, etc.

Although the new IG is trying to an extent but from the much I know an average policeman still lives in subsistence. Bringing in OND holders as Constables could just make things (especially corruption) worse as many of those with OND have spent quality time studying and, if not for lack of jobs in Nigeria, they would not voluntarily take some of the harsh treatment that Rank and Files go through in the police.

Police Service Commission should ensure that this new policy goes along with new welfare!