The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has launched a comprehensive plan to upgrade police training institutions by advocating for the accreditation of all 42 police colleges nationwide.
The initiative was a key focus of a high-level meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, where education officials and police authorities discussed strategies to improve academic standards within the force.
The session was led by the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, and had stakeholders such as the former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in attendance.
In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, said the move reflects a broader effort to strengthen police education through improved infrastructure, standardised curricula, and formal accreditation.
He noted that the discussions centred on upgrading facilities in training colleges, with support expected from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to provide modern learning infrastructure.
Placid added that collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC) is underway to carry out resource verification exercises required for accreditation, while timelines have been outlined for implementation.
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As part of the reform plan, one of the police college campuses in Ogun State is expected to become fully operational by the 2026 academic session.
According to the police, the involvement of key stakeholders highlights the national importance attached to the reform agenda.
Speaking on the initiative, Disu emphasised that improving police training institutions is critical to modernising the force.
He said the integration of academic excellence with operational training would equip officers with the skills needed to respond effectively to evolving security challenges while upholding professionalism and integrity.
