President Bola Tinubu Approves 15 Billion Naira Grant for New Police Academy Campus in Ogun State

President Tinubu okays a 15 billion Naira grant for the Nigeria Police Academy's new Ogun State campus and reconstitutes the academy's governing council.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from ThisDay

Expansion of Elite Policing Education to the South West

President Bola Tinubu has formally greenlit the creation of a secondary campus for the Nigeria Police Academy, to be situated in Erinja within the Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. This move marks a significant decentralization of the nation’s premier police training institution, which has historically been centralized in Wudil, Kano State. According to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the establishment of the Ogun campus is a direct fulfillment of the Nigeria Police Academy Establishment Act of 2021, which mandates the expansion of the academy into multiple regional hubs to meet growing security demands.

Financial Foundations for Infrastructure and Academic Excellence

To ensure a seamless launch for the new facility, the President has approved a dedicated take-off grant totaling 15 billion Naira. These funds are slated to be drawn from the TetFund 2026 allocation, specifically earmarked to finance the development of essential infrastructure. The investment will cover the construction of academic buildings, student hostels, and specialized core training assets necessary for modern law enforcement instruction. This financial commitment underscores the administration's priority on upgrading the physical environment in which the next generation of police officers is cultivated.

Collaborative Selection Process and Quality Assurance

The decision to site the new campus in Erinja was the result of high level deliberations involving the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam, and the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. These officials, alongside representatives from the National Universities Commission and the Inspector General of Police, conducted a thorough assessment of student intake capacity and academic quality standards. The consultative group determined that the Ogun State location offered the best strategic advantage for managing the long term logistical and educational needs of the Nigerian Police Force during its current recruitment drive.