President Bola Tinubu has approved sweeping reforms at the Nigeria Police Academy, including a new governing council and a fresh campus in Ogun State to strengthen police training and national security.
Tinubu reconstitutes Police Academy council
President Bola Tinubu has reconstituted the 16-member governing council of the Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano State. He appointed the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, as chairman.
However, the council also includes the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, the Inspector-General of Police, and representatives from the Federal Ministries of Education, Finance, and Justice. It also includes six members drawn from the geopolitical zones.
Furthermore, the Presidency said the Commandant of the Academy, the Provost, and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of training will serve as ex-officio members. The Registrar will act as secretary to the council.
In response, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointments in a statement on Monday.
Ogun campus gets ₦15bn approval
Meanwhile, the Presidency approved a new Police Academy campus in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. It also approved a ₦15 billion take-off grant for the project.
Consequently, the fund will come from the 2026 TETFund allocation. It will support infrastructure development, academic buildings, student accommodation, and training facilities.
Furthermore, the Presidency said the decision followed a high-level consultative meeting with key stakeholders. It aligned the project with the Nigeria Police Academy Establishment Act, 2021, which supports expansion into multiple campuses.
However, officials said the expansion aims to improve training capacity and raise policing standards across the country.
In response, the Presidency added that the reform will also strengthen internal security operations nationwide.
Security training capacity boost expected
Meanwhile, the government said the reforms will expand the Academy’s reach and improve officer training quality. It linked the move directly to national security goals.
Consequently, it said better training infrastructure will support a more effective police force. It also expects improved discipline and professional standards.
