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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approved the establishment of a new campus for the Nigeria Police Academy in Erinja, located within the Yewa South local government area of Ogun State.

This strategic expansion, announced on April 20, 2026, is supported by a ₦15 billion take-off grant sourced from the 2026 TETFund allocation. The funding is earmarked for the rapid development of essential infrastructure, including academic facilities, student hostels, and specialized training assets.

This move aligns with the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act of 2021, which mandates the decentralization of the primary Wudil-based institution into multiple campuses across the federation.

The selection of Erinja followed an extensive review by a high-level consultative committee comprising the Ministers of Police Affairs and Education, the Inspector-General of Police, and the National Universities Commission.

The decision was driven by the need to increase student intake capacity and address the long-term manpower requirements of the Nigeria Police Force as it undergoes a significant workforce expansion. By establishing this new site, the government aims to enhance academic quality assurance and modernize policing education, ensuring that the next generation of officers is better equipped for contemporary security governance.

This institutional growth comes at a critical juncture for Nigeria’s national security, as the country continues to grapple with a high incidence of kidnappings and ransom payments. Reports indicate that thousands of citizens were abducted between mid-2024 and mid-2025, placing immense pressure on the federal government to reform and bolster its internal security apparatus.

The new campus is a direct response to the nationwide security emergency declared in November 2025, serving as a foundational pillar for the President’s directive to recruit and train a more robust and professionalized police force.
As the Police Service Commission moves forward with plans to recruit 50,000 new constables, the Erinja campus will play a vital role in processing and educating the influx of personnel.

President Tinubu’s administration maintains that the expansion is not merely about increasing numbers, but about transforming the quality of policing through modern education and improved training environments.

By investing heavily in this new facility, the government hopes to create a more resilient security framework capable of effectively tackling the evolving threats of insurgency and organized crime across the nation.