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Nigeria Police Academy Wudil Hosts NUC Team to Launch PG Programmes

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Franklin Duru

Admissions & Curriculum Analyst

May 5, 2026

The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, is set to commence postgraduate degree programmes following a high-level resource verification visit by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Nigeria Police Academy set to Launch Postgraduate Degree Program

Highlights of the NUC Verification Visit

  • NUC Delegation: The 24th Commandant of the Academy, AIG Patrick A. Atayero, hosted an 18-member NUC resource verification panel led by Prof. Maxwell Gidado, SAN, OON.
  • Strategic Goal: AIG Atayero noted that launching postgraduate studies aligns with the vision of the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to equip officers and security researchers with advanced analytical, leadership, and modern policing competencies.
  • Next Steps: Following the completion of the mandatory NUC verification process, the Academy will announce the approved postgraduate courses and admission guidelines.
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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Richard Danjuma

May 5, 2026

Will civilians be allowed to apply for the POLAC postgraduate programmes like at NDA Kaduna?

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Mentra Admissions Team

May 5, 2026

Hi Richard, the full eligibility criteria (including whether specific programmes are open to both serving officers and civilians) will be detailed in the inaugural admission advertisement once NUC issues the final approval letter.

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