President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh composition of the Governing Council of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, expanding its leadership structure to 16 members.
As part of the reconstitution, the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has been appointed as Chairman of the Council.
The membership also includes the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, the Inspector-General of Police, and representatives from the Federal Ministries of Education, Finance, and Justice.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, six additional members were selected to represent the country’s geopolitical zones.
The zonal representatives are Babagana Zannah Adam (DCP, Rtd) for the North-East; Emmanuel Torkuma Manger for the North-Central; Maigari Abati Dikko (DIG, Rtd) for the North-West; Dubem A. Obaze (KSM) for the South-East; Ajibogere Toyin for the South-West; and Udom Udo Ekpoudom (DIG, Rtd) for the South-South.
Also on the council are the Commandant of the Academy, the Provost, and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of training, who will serve as ex officio members.
The Registrar of the Academy has been designated as Secretary of the Council.
The presidency said the restructuring is aimed at strengthening governance, improving oversight, and enhancing training standards at the institution.
