The Nigeria Police Academy's governing board has been reorganized by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has also approved the construction of a new campus in Ogun State and a N15 billion take-off grant intended to increase the Nigerian Police Force's training capacity. The President announced the rebuilding of the 16-member council of the institution in Wudil, Kano State, and named Minister of Police Affairs Ibrahim Gaidam as chairman in a statement released on Monday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.
The Inspector-General of Police, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and representatives from the Federal Ministries of Justice, Education, and Finance are also members of the council.
Babagana Zannah Adam (North East), Emmanuel Torkuma Manger (North Central), Maigari Abati Dikko (North West), Dubem A. Obaze (South East), Ajibogere Toyin (South West), and Udom Udo Ekpoudom (South South) were the six members chosen to represent the nation's geopolitical zones.
The statement states that the Registrar will serve as the council's secretary, and the Commandant of the Academy, the Provost, and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of training will be ex officio members.
At a related development, President Tinubu authorized the Police Academy's construction of a new campus at Erinja, which is situated in Ogun State's Yewa South Local Government Area. This is part of the institution's plans to grow into a multi-campus organization.
Additionally, the President approved a N15 billion special take-off grant for the project, which will be financed by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund's (TetFund) 2026 allocation. It is anticipated that the fund will support vital training equipment, academic facilities, student housing, and important infrastructure.
The approval comes after recommendations from a high-level consultative meeting that included the Inspector-General of Police, the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, senior officials from the Federal Ministry of Education, the Minister of Police Affairs, and the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa.
The discussion assessed things like the police's long-term staffing demands, especially in light of continuing recruitment initiatives, budgetary considerations, academic quality assurance, and student intake capacity. According to President Tinubu, the academy's growth will increase national security nationwide, improve policing education, and improve institutional governance.