The Nigeria Police Academy (NPA), popularly known as POLAC, is a prestigious federal university located in Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria. The institution was formally upgraded to a degree-awarding university in September 2012 following approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC). With this upgrade, the NUC recognized POLAC as the 37th federal university in Nigeria.
Since then, the academy has continued to train future police officers while also providing them with a solid academic foundation in various fields of study. Admission into POLAC is highly competitive, and aspirants are expected to meet the required subject combinations for their chosen courses.
Faculties in Nigeria Police Academy (NPA)
They are currently 4 faculties available in POLAC. They are :
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Social and Management Science
- Faculty of Humanities
Aims and Objectives of Establishing the Police Academy
The Nigeria Police Academy was established with the following objectives:
- To produce skilled and well-trained personnel, particularly at the ASP (Assistant Superintendent of Police) and Inspectorate levels, to meet the manpower needs of the Nigeria Police Force.
- To provide trainees with academic knowledge, professional skills, and strong moral values required for effective law enforcement.
- To build a new generation of police officers who will serve the nation with integrity, discipline, and dedication.
POLAC Courses and Subject Combination
| Courses | Subject combination |
|---|---|
| Accounting | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and one other social science subject |
| Banking and finance | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and one other social science subject |
| Biochemistry | Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry |
| Biology | Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. |
| Chemistry | Use of English, Chemistry and two of Physics, Biology and Mathematics. |
| Computer Science | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography |
| Criminology | English Language, Mathematics, Government and Economics/History |
| Economics | Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and CRK/IRK |
| English Language | Use of English, Lit.-in-English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject. |
| French | English Language, Mathematics, Government and Economics/History |
| Forensic Science | Use of English, Mathematics, Biology and Physics/Chemistry |
| Hausa | English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English and Government |
| History and International Studies | Use of English, History/Government and any other two subjects from Arts & Social Science |
| Igbo | English, Igbo, and two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences. |
| Law | English, Literature, Government and CRS/islamic studies |
| Linguistics | English, Two relevant Arts subjects and any other subject. |
| Mathematics | Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology and Agricultural Science. |
| Management Studies | English Language, Mathematics, Economics and Government, |
| Physics | Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology. |
| Political Science | Use of English, Government or History plus two other Social Science/Arts subjects. |
| Psychology | Use of English, Any three subjects from Arts or Social Science |
| Social Work | Mathematics, Economics/Geography and any other subject |
| Sociology | Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts subjects. |
| Yoruba | English Language,Yoruba and two (2) other subjects in Arts or Social Sciences. |
Art courses in POLAC
Below is the list of art courses offered in POLAC
- Law
- Psychology
- Linguistics
- English Language:
- History and International Studies
- Criminology
- Hausa
- Igbo
- French
- Yoruba
Conclusion
The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) is not just a university—it is a place where academic learning meets professional training. Students admitted into the academy graduate not only with a degree but also with the skills and discipline required to serve in the Nigeria Police Force.
For aspirants, it is important to choose the right course and carefully prepare for both the UTME and the academy’s entrance examination. With hard work, discipline, and determination, you can successfully secure admission into this prestigious institution.
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