President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦15 billion takeoff grant for the establishment of a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Erinja, Ogun State.
The approval aligns with the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, which mandates the expansion of the academy into multiple campuses across the country to strengthen police training and capacity.
According to details of the development, the takeoff fund will be drawn from the 2026 allocation of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), with a focus on financing critical infrastructure required for the smooth commencement of academic and training activities.
The planned facilities for the new campus include modern academic buildings, student hostels, training grounds, and essential operational assets designed to support effective policing education.
The decision followed a high-level consultative meeting involving key stakeholders in the education and security sectors, including the Minister of Police Affairs, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, top officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
At the meeting, participants recommended Erinja in Ogun State as a strategic location for the new campus, citing its suitability for expansion and accessibility.
The establishment of the Ogun campus is expected to complement the existing academy in Wudil, Kano State, which has served as the central training institution for police cadets in Nigeria.
Education and security analysts say the move reflects a broader effort by the Federal Government to decentralise police training and improve the quality of manpower development in the Nigeria Police Force.
The expansion is also seen as a step towards addressing increasing security demands across the country by producing more well-trained officers equipped with modern policing skills.
With the backing of TETFund and collaboration among key government institutions, the new campus is projected to significantly enhance training capacity and reduce pressure on existing facilities.
The initiative further underscores the growing intersection between education policy and national security strategy, particularly in the development of specialised institutions.
Officials say more details regarding the timeline for construction and student intake are expected to be announced in due course.
The development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing reform and expansion of Nigeria’s police training architecture.
