Tinubu Approves New Police Academy Campus in Ogun, Releases N15bn Grant

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Erinja, located in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The President also sanctioned a take-off grant of N15 billion to support the development of the new institution.

According to a State House statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the decision aligns with the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021, which allows for the expansion of the academy beyond its current base in Wudil, Kano State, into multiple campuses nationwide.

The funding for the new campus will be drawn from the 2026 allocation of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and is expected to cover critical infrastructure, academic facilities, student hostels, and essential training equipment.

The approval follows recommendations from a high-level consultative meeting involving key stakeholders, including the Minister of Police Affairs, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, officials from the Federal Ministry of Education, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission.

At the meeting, participants reviewed factors such as student intake capacity, available funding, academic standards, and the long-term manpower needs of the Nigerian Police Force, which is currently undergoing recruitment expansion.

President Tinubu noted that the creation of additional campuses would enhance institutional governance, improve modern policing education, and strengthen national security.