FG Moves to Reform Police Education, Plans New POLAC Campus in Ogun

FG Moves to Reform Police Education, Plans New POLAC Campus in Ogun

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has initiated a major reform drive in police education with plans to establish a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Ogun State, alongside a nationwide upgrade of police training institutions.

The move was unveiled during a high-level strategic meeting held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Federal Ministry of Education, bringing together key stakeholders in the education and security sectors.

The meeting, hosted by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, also had in attendance former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, underscoring the national importance of the initiative.

At the heart of the reform is the establishment of a new POLAC campus in Ogun State, with a target for full academic operations in the 2026 session. The initiative also includes a comprehensive plan to upgrade and secure accreditation for 42 police colleges across the country.

Discussions focused on infrastructure development, with collaboration from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support the construction of modern facilities. Stakeholders are also working closely with the National Universities Commission to ensure resource verification and compliance with accreditation standards.

Speaking during the meeting, IGP Disu reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to professional excellence, noting that strengthening police education is critical to building a modern, service-driven institution.

He emphasised that integrating academic rigor with tactical and operational training would equip officers with the skills required to tackle evolving security challenges while upholding integrity and public trust.

The reform initiative is widely seen as a significant step toward repositioning police training institutions to meet global standards and enhance the overall effectiveness of law enforcement in Nigeria.

FG Moves to Reform Police Education, Plans New POLAC Campus in Ogun