By Ayinde Adeleke
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Police University of Science and Technology in Erinja, Yewa, Ogun State.
This development aims to strengthen law enforcement capacity by providing specialized education in science and technology, facilitating security research and innovation, and promoting community engagement.
Despite this progress, many Nigerians are still advocating for the establishment of state police to address security challenges more effectively.
The creation of the Nigeria Police University of Science and Technology is seen as a step towards improving the country’s law enforcement capabilities, but the debate around state police continues.
Other notable developments in Nigeria’s education sector include the proposed conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university and the establishment of a new Federal University of Agriculture in Kura, Kano State.
These initiatives reflect the Government’s efforts to expand access to higher education and promote regional development.