The Management of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has nominated Justice Clara Ogunbiyi(rtd), as the acting chairman of the commission following the resignation of former Chairman, Alhaji Musiliu Smith.
Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Ani said Ogunbiyi’s nomination was pending the appointment of a new substantive chairman by President Muhammadu Buhari.
He said Ogunbiyi was until her nomination, Commissioner 1 in the Commission and next in the hierarchy to the former chairman.
Ani said the acting chairman had expressed appreciation to the management of PSC for the confidence reposed in her and pledged to run an inclusive administration in line with rule of law.
“The Commission deserves the best and we will do everything possible to give the staff, a commission they will be proud of.
The PSC spokesman said Smith’s resignation was in pursuant to Schedule 2(4) sub-section 2(2) of the Police Service Commission Establishment Act.
He said the resignation, which was with immediate effect, had been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Ani said the resignation of the former Chairman was on health grounds.
