President Tinubu Overhauls Police Academy Governance and Launches New Ogun Campus
President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive steps to reform the Nigeria Police Academy by reconstituting its Governing Council and authorizing the establishment of a new campus in Ogun State. This move is backed by a substantial financial injection aimed at modernizing police training and infrastructure across the country.
Reconstituted Governing Council with Key Appointments
The President has approved a 16-member Governing Council for the Nigeria Police Academy, with the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, appointed as chairman. The council includes high-profile members such as the chairman of the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police. Additionally, representatives from the Federal Ministry of Education, the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the Federal Ministry of Justice have been included to ensure comprehensive oversight.
To ensure national representation, six members have been appointed to represent the country’s geopolitical zones:
- Babagana Zannah Adam – North East
- Emmanuel Torkuma Manger – North Central
- Maigari Abati Dikko – North West
- Dubem A. Obaze – South East
- Ajibogere Toyin – South West
- Udom Udo Ekpoudom – South South
Ex officio members include the Commandant of the Academy, the Provost, and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of training, while the Registrar of the Academy will serve as secretary. This restructuring aims to enhance institutional governance and align the academy’s operations with national security objectives.
New Campus in Ogun State with N15 Billion Grant
In a parallel development, President Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. This expansion is part of the academy’s mandate under the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021, which aims to transform it into a multi-campus institution nationwide, moving beyond its current base in Wudil.
The President has sanctioned a special take-off grant of N15 billion for the institution. This funding will be sourced from the 2026 allocation of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund and is earmarked for priority infrastructure, academic facilities, student accommodation, and core training assets. The approval follows a high-level consultative meeting involving key stakeholders, including the Minister of Police Affairs, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, officials from the Federal Ministry of Education, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission.
Strategic Objectives and National Impact
The meeting assessed critical factors such as student intake capacity, funding realities, academic quality assurance, and the long-term manpower needs of the Nigeria Police Force, which is currently undergoing recruitment. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu emphasized that this expansion will enhance institutional governance, strengthen modern policing education, and bolster national security.
These initiatives reflect a broader strategy to address the evolving demands of law enforcement in Nigeria. By expanding the academy’s footprint and injecting significant resources, the government aims to improve the quality of police training, increase enrollment capacity, and ensure that the force is equipped with the skills and infrastructure necessary to maintain public safety and security.
The reconstituted council and new campus are expected to drive innovation in policing education, foster regional inclusivity, and support the ongoing recruitment efforts of the Nigeria Police Force. This comprehensive approach underscores the administration’s commitment to reforming security institutions and investing in human capital development for a safer and more secure nation.
