The Nigeria Police Force has intensified efforts to overhaul its training institutions, with Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, unveiling a coordinated plan to secure accreditation for all 42 police colleges nationwide.

The reform initiative was the focus of a high-level strategy meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja.

The meeting, led by Minister of Education Olatunji Alausa and Minister of State for Education Suwaiba Ahmad, drew participation from senior officials, including former IGP Kayode Egbetokun, underscoring what officials described as a nationally significant reform agenda.

According to a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, the initiative signals a decisive shift toward institutionalising academic excellence in police training.

Placid noted that discussions focused on upgrading infrastructure across training colleges, with planned collaboration involving the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to deliver modern learning facilities.

He added that authorities are also working with the National Universities Commission to conduct resource verification required for accreditation, while setting timelines for implementation.

Placid disclosed that the Ogun State police College campus is expected to become fully operational by the 2026 academic session.

“The attendance of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun (retd.) and other key stakeholders highlighted the importance and national significance of these educational reforms,” he added

Reaffirming the direction of the reforms, Disu stressed that strengthening police colleges is central to repositioning the force.

“Transforming these institutions is essential for building a modern, service-oriented police force,” he said.

He stated that by combining academic rigour with tactical operational training, the Nigeria Police Force will produce officers ready to address today’s security challenges with the highest level of integrity.