**Nigeria Police Force: No Room for Drug Users** As the Nigeria Police Force embarks on a massive recruitment drive to fill 50,000 police constable positions, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has made it clear that individuals with a history of drug use will not be considered. This bold stance is aimed at upholding professionalism and integrity within the force, and to strengthen public trust in the institution. To ensure that only the best candidates are selected, the PSC will conduct rigorous screening procedures, including comprehensive drug tests. This is in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to guarantee that only candidates with sound health, good character, and proven integrity are admitted into the force. The credibility of the Nigeria Police Force begins at the recruitment stage, and the PSC is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that this is the case. A painstaking and zero-tolerance approach to malpractice has been adopted to prevent any form of compromise. To further promote transparency and public trust, the PSC has introduced a whistle-blowing policy for the recruitment exercise, which allows Nigerians to report suspected irregularities confidentially. This recruitment exercise is the most inclusive in the commission's history, with a focus on gender considerations and stakeholder participation. The Federal Character Commission, Guidance and Counselling Departments of various state governments, the Police Community Relations Committee, civil society organisations, and the NDLEA have all been involved to ensure fairness and equitable representation. As the PSC works towards building the Nigeria Police Force of collective aspiration, it is clear that this is a national responsibility that requires the cooperation of citizens, the media, and stakeholders across the security sector. The commission's commitment to a fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process is a step in the right direction towards delivering the police force Nigeria deserves. With this bold stance on drug use, the PSC is sending a strong message that the Nigeria Police Force will no longer be a haven for individuals with questionable character.