The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd.), has stressed the urgent need for robust legal frameworks that can keep pace with rapidly evolving technological innovations.
Speaking through the Commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, at a Call to Bar Reception and Book Launch in Abuja, DIG Argungu highlighted how the Internet of Everything (IoE) is reshaping how societies live, work, govern, and enforce laws. The event, which celebrated the legal induction and publication of a book by Commission staff member Awar Oliver Gwajime, took place at the Parry Osayande Auditorium of the PSC.
According to the PSC Chairman, the intersection of digital surveillance, big data, and artificial intelligence is already transforming the law enforcement landscape, raising critical implications for national security, privacy, human rights, and governance.
He described the book “Law, Science and Technology (LAST): Jurisprudential Interrogation of the Internet of Everything (IoE)” as a timely and visionary contribution to legal scholarship in the digital age. “It is more than a title — it is a statement of purpose,” he said, commending the work for prompting reflection on the evolving convergence of law, science, and technology.
DIG Argungu further noted that the author, Gwajime, exemplifies the untapped potential within public institutions. “His journey is one that should inspire others in public service to move beyond traditional boundaries and contribute meaningfully to scholarship, policy, and national development,” he said.
The Chairman described the occasion as a celebration of excellence, ambition, and intellectual discipline, urging the newly inducted lawyer to stay committed to the path of excellence and leadership in the legal-tech space.
In his remarks, Gwajime expressed gratitude for the support shown by the Commission, particularly the Chairman and other dignitaries. He also acknowledged the presence of representatives of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr. George Akume; the Inspector General of Police; and Air Vice Marshal James Gbum, who chaired the occasion.
The event underscored the growing importance of integrating technology into legal discourse and the need for Nigeria’s justice system to adapt through informed, responsive, and future-focused reforms.