Tinubu Rejigs Police Academy Council, Names Gaidam Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the governing council of the Nigeria Police Academy, appointing former Yobe State governor Ibrahim Gaidam as chairman in a move aimed at strengthening police training and institutional governance.

The announcement, conveyed in a statement from the presidency, said the restructuring is part of broader reforms to reposition the Nigeria Police Force for improved professionalism, discipline and operational effectiveness. Gaidam, a seasoned administrator and former senator, is expected to bring his experience in public service to bear in overseeing the academy’s strategic direction.

The Police Academy, located in Wudil, Kano State, serves as the premier training institution for police cadets in Nigeria. Officials say the revamped council will focus on curriculum modernization, infrastructure upgrades and enhanced leadership training to meet contemporary security challenges.

Presidential aides noted that the decision aligns with Tinubu’s commitment to security sector reform, which has been a central pillar of his administration. The council is also expected to strengthen partnerships with international law enforcement bodies and academic institutions.

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Security analysts have welcomed the move, noting that effective training is critical to addressing Nigeria’s complex security landscape, including insurgency, banditry and urban crime. They argue that improved governance at the academy level could translate into better policing outcomes nationwide.

The new council members are expected to be formally inaugurated in the coming weeks, with a mandate to deliver measurable improvements in training standards and institutional performance.