The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has moved to drive the accreditation of 42 Police Colleges across Nigeria as part of a comprehensive plan to upgrade police training institutions.
This initiative is part of a broader reform agenda aimed at modernising police training institutions, improving academic standards, strengthening infrastructure, and ensuring they meet required accreditation benchmarks for more effective law enforcement training.
He held a high-level strategic meeting at the Federal Ministry of Education yesterday alongside key education stakeholders to advance plans for the reforms.
Former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun (retired), also attended the meeting, underscoring the importance of the reform initiative.
The meeting, hosted by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, focused on improving police education and strengthening institutional standards.
A major outcome of the engagement was the plan to secure accreditation for the 42 Police Colleges through the National Universities Commission, ensuring they meet required academic and training standards.
The stakeholders also discussed the establishment of a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Ogun State, alongside infrastructure development supported by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.
According to the plan, the new Ogun campus is expected to become operational in the 2026 academic session.
Disu said the reforms are aimed at modernizing police training by combining academic learning with operational skills to produce more professional officers capable of addressing contemporary security challenges.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to improving standards, strengthening training institutions, and building a more effective security system.