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Workforce Vetting and Institutional Integrity in Nigeria’s Security Agencies: Analysis of Recruitment, Training and Background Screening Practices

Workforce vetting, recruitment, and training constitute the foundational pillars of institutional integrity in security agencies. This study examines the intersection between recruitment policies, training frameworks, and security vetting practices within Nigeria’s security agencies, with particular emphasis on the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). Drawing on empirical evidence from Gabriel and Jaja (2024), Afolabi (2015), and contemporary literature on background screening and organizational governance, the study adopts a qualitative analytical approach supported by survey findings and theoretical…