Odita Sunday 
Photo News: Olatunji Rilwan Disu, Stakeholders Move to Establish Police Academy Ogun Campus, Upgrade Colleges Nationwide
By Odita Sunday
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday, May 4, 2026, led a high-level strategic engagement with key stakeholders at the Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria, aimed at advancing reforms in police education across the country.
The meeting, hosted by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, focused on plans to establish a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Ogun State.
Also in attendance was former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun (Rtd), and other critical stakeholders, underscoring the national importance of the initiative.
Discussions centred on infrastructure development through collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, as well as accreditation processes in partnership with the National Universities Commission to ensure the institutions meet required academic standards.
The stakeholders outlined a clear roadmap for the Ogun campus to commence academic activities in the 2026 session, while also working toward upgrading and securing accreditation for 42 police colleges nationwide.
Speaking during the meeting, IGP Disu reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to professional excellence, stressing that strengthening police education remains critical to building a modern, accountable, and service-driven policing system capable of addressing contemporary security challenges.
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