In a decisive step toward overhauling police education in Nigeria, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday held a high-level strategic meeting with top officials of the Federal Ministry of Education to drive forward critical reforms in police training institutions.
The meeting, which took place on May 4, 2026, focused on the establishment of a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Ogun State, alongside a comprehensive plan to upgrade and secure full accreditation for the 42 police colleges spread across the country.
Hosted by the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, the meeting drew key stakeholders from both the education and security sectors. The presence of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, further underscored the national importance attached to the reform agenda.
Central to the discussions was the urgent need to modernize police training infrastructure. Participants explored strategic collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to facilitate the construction of state-of-the-art academic and residential facilities that meet global standards.
In addition, officials of the National Universities Commission were engaged to initiate rigorous resource verification processes required for accreditation. Authorities confirmed that a clear implementation timeline has been set, with the proposed Ogun State POLAC campus expected to commence academic activities in the 2026 academic session.
Speaking at the meeting, IGP Disu reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to professionalism and institutional excellence. He emphasized that reforming police education is a critical pillar in repositioning the Force to meet contemporary security demands.
According to him, integrating academic excellence with practical, tactical training will produce a new generation of officers equipped with the skills, discipline, and ethical grounding necessary to tackle evolving security challenges.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to transition into a more modern, service-driven institution, capable of delivering effective policing while strengthening public trust and accountability.
