(2021)
SECTION 1
1 There is established the Nigeria Police Academy (in this Act referred to as “the Academy”). 2 The Academy shall have power to award degrees, diplomas and certificates in accordance with the highest academic standards as may be prescribed by the National Universities Commission. 3 The Academy – a shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal: b may sue and be sued in its corporate name; and c may acquire, hold, purchase, mortgage and deal howsoever with property, movable or immovable, real or personal, subject to the provisions of the Land Use Act.
Establishment of the Nigeria Police Academy.
SECTION 2
The objects of the Academy are to – a encourage the advancement of learning and avail the cadets of the Nigeria Police Force, without distinction of race, ethnicity, creed, sex, political conviction or religious persuasion, the opportunity of acquiring a higher and liberal education; b provide courses of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of teaching and learning in all the faculties of the Academy as may be established, and make those facilities available on proper terms to members of the Nigeria Police and any person qualified to benefit from them; c nurture, equip and produce globally competitive police officers with requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes suitable for leadership, scholarship, policing and community service; d develop in each cadet, a commitment to moral qualities, standard and patriotism required for leadership that are defined by the ideals of unity, honour and service to the country; e align its activities to the security, social, political, cultural and economic needs of the people of Nigeria; f encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in relevant fields of learning and human endeavour; and g undertake other activities appropriate for a college of higher learning.
Objects of the Academy.
SECTION 3
1 For the purpose of attaining the objects outlined in section 2 of this Act, the Academy shall- a establish such campuses, colleges, faculties, institutions, schools, facilities and extra-mural departments and other teaching and research units within the Academy as may be necessary or desirable, subject to the approval of the National Universities Commission; b institute professorship, readership, lectureship or other posts and establish offices and make appointments as may be considered appropriate; c institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, medals, prizes, distinctions, awards and other forms of recognition or title; d be responsible for the discipline and welfare of members of the Academy who are not police officers; e refer matters relating to the discipline of police officers in the Academy through the Inspector-General of Police to the Police Service Commission for appropriate action; f conduct examinations, award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other distinctions to persons pursuing approved courses of studies and have satisfied the requirements prescribed by the Academy; g conduct research in relevant fields of learning and other human endeavours; h engage top quality staff of international standard aimed at creating a centre of excellence in the approved fields of study; i do such other things as are considered necessary for the development, maintenance and sustenance of a prestigious learning institution to rank amongst the best institutions in the world in support of the attainment of the highest standard of professionalism for the Nigeria Police; j withdraw from any cadet of the Academy, for good cause, degree, diploma, certificate, fellowship, studentship, bursary, medal, prize or other academic titles as deemed appropriate by the Academy; k for the purpose of instructions, demand and receive from post graduates, diploma and certificate course students, such fees as the Academy may determine; l accept gifts, legacies and donations, provided that the terms and conditions attached to such gifts, legacies or donations are not inconsistent with the objects of the Academy; m erect, provide, equip and maintain libraries, laboratories, lecture halls, halls of residence, refectories, sports grounds, playing fields and other buildings as are necessary for attaining the objects of the Academy; n hold public and inaugural lectures, symposia and seminars; o undertake printing, publishing and selling of books and journals; p subject to any limitations or conditions imposed by any statute, invest any money belonging to the Academy by way of endowment, whether for general or special purposes or such other money as may not be immediately required for current expenditure in any investment or securities in the purchase or improvement of land, with power to vary any such investment and to deposit any money for the time being not invested with any approved bank on deposit or current account; q borrow, whether on interest or not and if need be upon the security of any of the property, moveable or immovable of the Academy, such money as the Council may require or expedient to borrow or to guarantee any loan, advances or credit facilities; r arrange for the general welfare of children of members of staff or may donate for any charitable purpose; and s undertake such other activities and do such other things as may be expedient for the effective implementation of this Act, smooth running of the Academy and as may be considered appropriate for a degree-awarding Institution. 2 For the purpose of subsection (1) (j), a good cause means guilty or conviction on grounds of gross misconduct, fraud or dishonesty.
Powers of the Academy.
SECTION 4
There is established Nigeria Police Academy Council (in this Act referred to as “the Council”) which- a shall initiate or approve the policy of the Academy; and b may give the Academy directions on general or specific matters.
Establishment of Nigeria Police Academy Council.
SECTION 5
The Council shall consist of – a the Minister responsible for Police Affairs as Chairman; b the Chairman of Police Service Commission as alternative Chairman; c the Chairman of Police Service Commission as alternative Chairman; d a representative of the following Ministries not below the rank of a Director – (i) Federal Ministry of Education, (ii) Federal Ministry of Finance, and (iii) Federal Ministry of Justice, e six persons representing a variety of interests and broadly representative of the whole Federation; f the Commandant of the Academy; g the Provost of the Academy; h the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Training; and i the Registrar of the Academy, who shall be the Secretary to the Council.
Membership of the Council.
SECTION 6
1 The members of the Council other than ex-officio members shall – a be appointed by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (the President) on the recommendation of the Minister in charge of Police Affairs; b hold office for a term of four years; and c be eligible for re-appointment for another term of four years and no more. 2 The Council may co-opt any person to attend and participate at any of its meetings provided that the person so co-opted shall only be in attendance and shall not count towards the quorum or votes at the meeting. 3 The office of a member of the Council shall become vacant if- a his term of office expires; b he resigns his office by a notice in writing under his hand addressed to the President; c he dies; d he becomes of unsound mind or incapable of carrying out his duties as a result of any illness; e he has been declared bankrupt or he makes compromise with his creditors; f has been convicted of a felony or any offence involving dishonesty; g he is guilty of gross misconduct relating to his duties; h the President directs the removal of the member upon being satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Academy or of the public for the person to continue in office as a member of the Council; or i in the case of an ex – officio member, he ceases to hold the office on the basis of which he became a member of the Council.
Appointment and tenure of members of the Council.
SECTION 7
1 The Council shall – a exercise control and supervise the policy, finances and property of the Academy; b appoint the professors and other principal academic and administrative staff of the Academy who are not police officers, stipulate terms and conditions of their appointment, determine their remuneration and scope of responsibilities; c promote and discipline staff of the Academy that are not police officers on the advice of the appropriate Committees; d consider and approve the Academy’s annual budget or estimates, external auditor’s report and any variation therein; e approve recommendations for the appointment of emeritus professors; f appoint bankers, auditors or any other agents for the Academy; g approve the Statutes of the Academy as may be required under this Act; h ensure that income and expenditure accounts and any other account of the Academy are kept and audited annually by auditors appointed by the Council with the audit report submitted to the Council; i approve the academic and Police programmes of the Academy; j approve the creation of any Office, Department or Committee as may be considered necessary or expedient for the smooth running of the Academy; k exercise all such powers as may be conferred on the Council by this Act, directive of the Visitor or the Statutes of the Academy; and l carry out such other functions as are necessary or expedient to ensure the efficient performance of the functions of the Academy under this Act. 2 The Council may delegate any of its powers or functions to any person, authority or committee except for its powers to approve Statutes of the Academy. 3 Where a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Council, it shall be filled by an appointment by the President of a successor to hold office for the remainder of the term of office of his predecessor and the successor shall represent the same interest as that member whose exit created the vacancy. 4 The provisions of the Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the proceedings of the Council and other matters mentioned there-in.[Schedule]
Functions and powers of the Council.
SECTION 8
1 The Police Service Commission shall, on the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police, appoint for the academy, a Commandant (in this Act) referred to as “the Commandant”) who shall be a member of the Nigerian Police Force. 2 The Commandant shall not be below the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police with a minimum qualification of Master’s Degree from a recognised university. 3 The Commandant shall – a hold office for a single term of five years; b hold office in accordance with the Police posting regulation; and c be accountable to the council. 4 Subject to the provisions of section 7 of this Act, the Commandant shall – a be the chief executive and accounting officer of the Academy; b be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Academy; c keep the books and records of the Academy; d be responsible for preparation and approval of programmes and plans as are necessary to carry into effect approved policy or any directive of the Council; e be responsible for making any staff recommendations to the Council; and f discharge any other duty as may be conferred on him under this Act or by the Council.
Appointment of the Commandant of the Academy.
SECTION 9
The Commandant shall be removed from office on grounds of- a gross misconduct; b unsound mind or insanity; c failure to perform the functions of his office; or d if he is promoted.
Removal of the Commandant of the Academy from office.
SECTION 10
1 The Police Service Commission, shall on the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police, appoint for the Academy a Deputy Commandant who shall be a member of the Nigeria Police Force. 2 The Deputy Commandant of the Academy shall not be below the rank of Commissioner of Police, with a minimum qualification of First Degree from a recognised university. 3 The Deputy Commandant shall assist the Commandant in the day-to-day administration of the Academy and in all matters relating to – a professional training of cadets and police officers in the Academy; or b any other responsibility as may be assigned to him by the Commandant or the Council. 4 In the absence of the Commandant, the Deputy Commandant shall act in his stead and be accountable to the Commandant.
Appointment of the Deputy Commandant of the Academy.
SECTION 11
1 The Council shall appoint a Provost for the Academy. 2 The Provost appointed under subsection (l) shall hold office for a single term of five years. 3 Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Provost of Academy shall be- a a professor with proven integrity and academic excellence; b responsible for directing and coordinating the academic activities of the Academy; c responsible for regulating the use of academic dress in the Academy; and d the Chairman of the Academic and Police Curriculum Committee for the commissioning of the Cadets. 4 The provost shall be a member of the Council, Chairman of the Academic Committee, member of faculty boards, institutes or any committee appointed by any of those bodies under the Academy in this Act.
Appointment of the Provost of the Academy.
SECTION 12
1 The Provost of the Academy shall be appointed following an interview conducted for candidates of professorial rank by a Committee of the Council, two persons representing the Academic Committee and the Registrar of the Academy serving as the secretary. 2 The recommendations of the interview panel shall be presented to the Council and the Council shall in turn, deliberate and make the final decision on the candidate to be appointed as the Provost of the Academy.
Procedure for the appointment of the Provost.
SECTION 13
1 There shall be for the Academy, a Registrar, who shall be responsible for administration of the affairs of the Academy other than financial affairs of the Academy. 2 The Registrar shall – a by virtue of his office, be the Secretary to- (i) the Council, (ii) the Academic and Police Curriculum, (iii) the Convocation for the commissioning of Cadets, and (iv) all other statutory bodies and Committees; and b perform any function as may be assigned to him under this Act or by the Council or the Commandant.
Registrar of the Academy.
SECTION 14
1 There shall be for the Academy, a Bursar who shall be a Police Officer not below the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police with requisite qualification. 2 The Bursar shall, in addition to the required qualification in accounting be a member of a professional accounting body.
Bursar of the Academy.
SECTION 15
1 There shall be for the Academy, a Librarian who shall be responsible to the Provost of the Academy for the administration of the Academy Library and coordination of all library services in the Academy and its campuses, faculties, schools, departments and other teaching and research units under the Academy. 2 The Librarian shall, in addition to the required qualification in library science, be a professional librarian.
Librarian of the Academy.
SECTION 16
“The Registrar, Bursar and Librarian shall be appointed for the Academy by the Council for a single term of five years.
Appointment and tenure of the Registrar, Bursar and Librarian of the Academy.
SECTION 17
The principal officers specified under this Act shall be appointed on terms and condition may be specified in the respective instrument of appointment.
Remuneration of principal officers of the Academy.
SECTION 18
1 Except for the Commandant and Deputy Commandant, any other officer mentioned under this Part of this Act, may resign his appointment by notice in writing addressed to the Chairman of the Council. 2 Upon receipt of such notice as stated in subsection (1), the Council shall immediately notify the Police Service Commission of the resignation and cause the vacancy to be filled.
Resignation of appointment.
SECTION 19
1 There shall be appointed by the Council for the Academy other key officers of directorate rank as follows: a Director of Academic Planning; b Director of Works and Physical Planning; c Director of Health Services; d Director of Student Affairs; e Director of Legal Services; f Director of Information Communication Technology; g Director of Field Studies; h Director of Police and Professional Studies; i Director of Liberal Studies; j Director of Legal Studies; and k any other Director as may be appointed by the Council. 2 There shall be appointed by the Council for the Academy Deans of Faculties, Schools, Institutes and Head of Departments and other teaching and research units of the Academy as may be specified by the Council. 3 The Academy may appoint such other staff as it may deem necessary, to assist the Academy in the performance of its functions under this Act. 4 The staff of the Academy appointed under subsection (3) shall be appointed on such terms and conditions of service as the Academy may determine in accordance with the approved Government Policy. 5 The staff of the Academy shall be public officers as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. [Cap. C23 LFN, 2004] 6 The Academy may, subject to the approval of the Council and other Government authorities, make regulations relating generally to the conditions of service of its employees, providing for- a the appointment, promotion and staff discipline; b appeals by employees disciplinary measures, and against; and c such other matters to ensure the efficient performance of the functions of the Academy under this Act. 7 Staff regulations and conditions of service made under subsection (6) shall not have effect until it is published in the Federal Government Gazette.
Appointment of other staff of the Academy.
SECTION 20
1 For the police officer serving in the Academy, the existing law on pension for police officer shall apply. 2 Service in the Academy shall be approved service for purposes of the Pension Reform Act and accordingly employees of the Academy shall, in respect of their services, be entitled to pensions and other retirement benefits as are enjoyed by persons holding equivalent offices in the Public Service of the Federation. [Act No. 4, 2014] 3 Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) nothing in this Act shall prevent the appointment of a person to any office on terms which preclude the grant of pension in respect of that office. 4 For the purpose of the application of the provisions of the Pension Reform Act, any powers exercisable by a Minister or other authority of the Government of the Federation, not being the power to make regulations, are vested in and shall be exercisable by the Council. [Act No. 4, 2014]
Service in the Academy to be pensionable.
SECTION 21
1 There is established for the Academy a fund (in this Act referred to as “the Fund” into which shall be paid- a take off grants, annual subventions and budgetary allocations received from the Government of the Federation; b such money as may be appropriated to the Academy by the National Assembly; c such money as may, be lent, deposited with or granted to the Academy by the Government of the Federation, States or local governments; d grants, gifts or donations from international organisations and donor agencies; e fees charged in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and f all other funds which may accrue to the Academy from any other source. 2 The fund established under subsection (l) shall be managed in accordance with extant financial regulations applicable in the Public Service of the Federation.
Fund of the Academy.
SECTION 22
1 The Academy may accept gift of land, money or other property on such terms and conditions, if any, as may be specified by the person or organisation making the gift. 2 Notwithstanding the provisions subsection (1), the Academy shall not accept any gift, if the term or condition attached by the person or organisation making the gift is inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. 3 All property, money or funds donated for any specified purpose shall be applied and administered in accordance with the purpose for which they were donated and shall be accounted for separately. 4 Any money withdrawn from the account established under subsection (1) shall be applied for the purposes of the Academy.
Power to accept gift.
SECTION 23
The Academy shall prepare annually a budget showing the estimate of income and expenditure of the Academy for the ensuing financial year and shall submit the estimate to the Council not later than three calendar months preceding the financial year, or such earlier date as the Council may approve.
Annual budget.
SECTION 24
1 The financial year of the Academy shall commence on the 1st day of January of each year and end on the 31st day of December of the same year or any such time as may be prescribed by Financial Regulations issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria. 2 The Academy shall keep proper accounts and records of its receipts, payments, assets and liabilities in respect of each year manually and electronically and shall- a cause the accounts to be audited, within three months from the end of each financial year, by auditors appointed from the list and in accordance with guidelines supplied by the Auditor- General for the Federation; and b prepare a Statement of Account in respect of each year in such form and manner as may be approved by the Government. 3 An auditor appointed under subsection (2) shall have access to all accounts and other records relating to such accounts as are kept by the Academy and shall have the power to require from any staff of the Academy such information and explanation as in the auditor’s opinion are necessary for the purpose of the audit. 4 The audited accounts and records of the Academy shall be submitted to the Council for consideration and subsequently forwarded to the Auditor-General for the Federation.
Accounts, records and audit.
SECTION 25
1 The Council shall prepare an annual report, which shall include the audited accounts of the Academy for the previous financial year and a statement of its assets and liabilities as at the last day of the financial year. 2 The Council shall, immediately after preparing the annual report, submit it to the National Assembly and to the Visitor.
Annual report.
SECTION 26
1 For the purpose of carrying out its responsibilities under this Act, the Academy shall have standing committees established by the Council – a Finance and General Purpose Committee; (AP&DC), b Appointments, Promotions and Disciplinary Committee c Tenders Board; d Information and Publications Committee; e Security Committee; and f Admission and Selection Committee. 2 Provisions shall be made by statutes for the constitution and terms of reference of the Admission and Selection Committee referred to in sub- section (1) as deemed appropriate by the Council as part of the Standing Committee.
Standing Committees of the Academy.
SECTION 27
1 The Finance and General Purpose Committee shall, subject to the direction of the Council, exercise control over the property and expenditure of the Academy and shall consist of – a the Chairman of the Council who shall be the Chairman of the Committee at any meeting at which he is present; b commandant; c Provost; d Bursar; and e five other members of the Council appointed by the Council. 2 The functions of the Finance and General Purpose Committee shall be to – a consider and make recommendation to the Council on the draft annual estimate of income and expenditure for each financial year; b advise Council on deposits and investments of money belonging to the Academy; c recommend to the Council means and procedures (Financial Regulations) for the control of expenditure and administration of Academy’s finances; d consider and decide on request for variation within the approved annual estimate from any unit of the Academy subject to the approval of the Council; e advise Council on any matter relating to the development of the Academy sites as may be referred to it by the Council; and f carry out any other function as may be delegated to it by the Council. 3 The quorum of the Committee shall be five including the Chairman and the Commandant. 4 Subject to any directions given by the Council, the Committee may regulate its procedures.
Finance and General Purpose Committee.
SECTION 28
1 The Appointments, Promotions and Disciplinary Committee shall handle appointments, confirmations, promotions and discipline of all senior staff academic, administrative and professionals, issues of the Academy. 2 The Committee shall consist of – a the Provost of the Academy as Chairman; b two external members of the Council; c two internal members elected by the Academic Committee; d two elected members from the Academic Committee who shall not be below the rank of senior lecturer; and e the Registrar of the Academy as the Secretary. 3 The Committee shall – a consider all appointments and promotion of all staff except those of principal officers and make appropriate recommendations to the Council; b determine chances for promotion to the rank of Professor and Reader that should go for external assessment; c act on all disciplinary cases involving members of staff who are not police officers; and d make recommendation to the Council on any matter involving appointment, promotion and discipline of staff who are police officers. 4 The quorum of this Committee shall be five including the Chairman. 5 The Committee shall have power to constitute subcommittee to handle cases of junior staff who are not police officers.
Appointments, Promotions and Disciplinary Committee.
SECTION 29
1 There shall be a Tenders Board whose membership shall consist of – a the Commandant who shall be the Chairman; b the Deputy Commandant; c the Provost of the Academy; d two representatives of the Council and the Academic Committee; and e Director of Works and Physical Planning. 2 The functions of the Tenders Board shall include- a advising Council on projects, construction of buildings and supply of goods and services; b consideration and acceptance of tenders from contractors; c initiating action on the production of the tender’s documents; d considering tenders submitted by contractors wishing to execute major project in the Academy; e processing tenders and award of contracts which fall within its spending limits and reporting such award of contract to the Council; and f referring to the Council for decision on tenders for contracts above its spending limits.
Tenders Board.
SECTION 30
1 There shall be for the Academy a Senate (in this Act referred to as “the Senate”) which shall consist of- a the Provost, who shall be the Chairman; b the Deputy Commandant or his representative; c the Deans of Faculties and Directors of Academic Units; d the Head of Departments; e all Professors in the Academy, the Librarian; g two representatives elected from the academic staff; h the Dean of the Postgraduate School; and i the Registrar, who shall be the Secretary. 2 Election shall be held for the selection of members in a manner on such day in the month of May or June in each year as the provost of the Academy may determine. 3 An elected member shall hold office for a term of two years beginning on 1st August in the year of his election, and may be a candidate at any election held under subsection (2) in the year in which his term of office expires. 4 Notwithstanding the subsection (3), a candidate shall not be eligible to contest if at the end of his current term of office he would have held office as an elected member for a continuous period of four years or would have so held office if he had not resigned. 5 An elected member may, by notice to the Senate, resign his office. 6 Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Senate shall organise, control teaching, research activities in the Academy, the admission and discipline of cadets and other academic matters. 7 Without prejudice to the generality of the provision of subsection (6), the Senate shall regulate a the establishment organisation, control of faculties and departments and the allocation of responsibilities to such faculties and departments; b standards for the appointment and promotion of academic staff; c the organsation and control of courses of study and conduct examinations on such courses; d the award of degrees and other qualifications as may be prescribed in connection with examinations under this Act; e the making of recommendations to the Council with respect to the award to any person of the title of Professor Emeritus; f participation in the selection of persons for admission as students or cadets at the Academy; and g the grant of fellowship, scholarship, prize and similar awards within the control of the Academy. 8 The quorum of the Senate shall be one-third rounded up to the nearest higher whole number. 9 In the absence of the Chairman of the Senate, the Dean of Postgraduate School, the Chairman Committee of Deans or such other members of the Senate present at the meeting, may appoint for the meeting a Chairman to preside. 10 The Senate shall meet once in a month or at any time at the request of the Provost or at the written request of one-third of its membership addressed to the Chairman of the Senate, who shall within two weeks convey a meeting in response to the request, and the members making such request shall clearly state the business of the meeting on which the request is being made. 11 The Chairman of the Senate shall have one vote as any other member but in the event of equality of vote, the Chairman shall exercise in addition, a casting vote. 12 Subject to the provision of this Act, the Senate shall regulate its proceedings at the meeting. 13 The Senate may, subject to the approval of the Council, make regulations for the purpose of exercising any function conferred on it by the provisions of this Act. 14 The regulations made by the Senate shall provide that at least one of the persons appointed as the external examiners at each examination held in conjunction with any course of study is not a Lecturer at the Academy but a Lecturer of a branch of learning to which the course relates at another University or other degree awarding institution of high repute. 15 The Senate may withdraw from any person any degree, certificate or other awards of the academy who has been found guilty of dishonourable or scandalous conduct in gaining admission into the Academy or obtaining that award. 16 The Senate shall – a consider and take decision on cadets withdrawn on disciplinary matters; and b act on other matters that may be referred to it by the Council or the Commandant.
The Senate of the Academy.
SECTION 31
1 The Academic Committee shall have the following sub-committees – a Academic Planning and Curriculum; b Development Committee; c Library and Publications Committee; d Ceremonies Committee; e Research Grant Committee; f Students’ Welfare and Disciplinary Committee; g Committee of Deans and Academic Directors; h Sports Committee; and i Business Committee. 2 Except as provided under this Act the Academic Committee shall, by statute, provide for the constitution and terms of reference of the Sub- Committees established under subsection (1).
Sub-committees of the academic committee.
SECTION 32
1 There shall be for the Academy an Academic Board, whose membership shall consist of all members of the academic staff and graduate members of the administrative staff directing of the Police wing with the Commandant or the Deputy Commandant, as the Chairman. 2 The Academic Board shall meet once at the end of each academic semester, making it at least two meetings in any academic year provided that additional meetings may be convened by the Commandant or the Deputy Commandant. 3 The functions of the Academic Board shall be primarily to enable staff, as a body, express their views on academic affairs of the Academy. 4 The Academic Board shall be a body through which the recommendations of members of staff are transmitted to the Council. 5 The Academic Board shall only be concerned with all matters affecting the academic and well-being of the Academy and its functions, and shall neither include those of an association of university teachers concerned with salaries and conditions of service, nor a staff club, concerned with the general amenities of social services. 6 The Academy shall maintain a Register containing the names of all the members of the Academic Board, which shall be kept by the Registrar. 7 The Academic Board shall have a Standing Committee and such other committees as may be approved by the Board. 8 The composition of the Standing Committee and other committees of the Board shall be as may be directed by the Commandant. 9 The Standing Committee of the Academic Board shall prepare the agenda for each meeting of the Academic Board and arrange follow up actions on matters agreed upon by the Academic Board.
Academic Board.
SECTION 33
1 Each faculty shall be divided into such number of departments as may be prescribed by the Council. 2 There shall be established in respect of each faculty, a Faculty Board which subject to the provisions of this Act and direction of the Commandant, shall a regulate the teaching, study and the conduct of examinations connected with the courses assigned to the faculty, and b deal with any other matter assigned to it by this Act, the Council, Commandant or Academic Board. 3 Where a faculty consists of two or more colleges or schools, each college or school shall have its own board, which shall be under the control of the Academic Committee. 4 Each Faculty Board shall consist of – a the Dean of the faculty; b persons in charge of the departments of the faculty; c such number of the lecturers assigned to the faculty and having prescribed qualifications as the Faculty Board may determine; and d such number of persons whether or not members of the Academy as the Faculty Board may, with the general or special approval of the Academic Board, determine. 5 The quorum of the Faculty Board shall be nine members or one third of the members of the Faculty Board, whichever is greater, and subject to the provision of this Act, and any provisions made by regulations on its behalf, the Faculty Board may regulate its own procedure.
Faculties and Faculty Boards.
SECTION 34
1 The Academic and Curriculum Development Committee shall consist of – a the Provost of the Academy as Chairman; b the Deans of Faculties; c the Directors of Academic Planning; d the Librarian; e the Registrar as a member and Secretary; f Dean, Postgraduate School; and g Commissioner of Police, Courses and Training. 2 The quorum of the meeting shall be 50% of the members including the Provost of the Academy.
Academic and Curriculum Development Committee.
SECTION 35
1 The Library and Publication Committee shall consist of – a the Librarian of the Academy as Chairman; b one representative of each Faculty; c one representative of Postgraduate School; and d the Registrar or his nominee as Secretary. 2 The functions of the Committee shall be to – a assist and advise the Academy on the development of the Library as the centre of learning and research; b formulate regulations for the use of the Library and its facilities; c help prepare the Library budget; d select and recommend manuscripts for publications by the Academy; e supervise the production of official publications that will bear the emblem of the Academy; f regulate the development and the use of e-library; and g undertake other related tasks that may be assigned to the it by the Academic Committee. 3 The quorum of the Committee shall be 50% of the members including the Chairman of the Committee.
Library and Publication Committee.
SECTION 36
1 There shall be a Ceremonies Committee which shall consist of – a a nominee of the Commandant as Chairman; b staff representative of each Faculty; c representative of the Librarian; d representative of the Bursar; e representative of the Director Works and Physical Planning; f representative of the Protocol and Public Relations Units; g representative of the Security Unit; h representative of the Catering Services; i representative of the Registrar who will serve as Secretary; and j representative of Police, Courses and Training. 2 The quorum of the Committee shall be 50% of members including the Chairman. 3 The Ceremonies Committee shall – a organise public events of the Academy; b recommend to the Academic Committee persons to be considered for the award of honorary degrees; and c advise the Academy on ceremonial matters generally.
Ceremonies Committee.
SECTION 37
1 There shall be a Research Grant Committee which shall consist of – a an appointee of the Provost of the Academy as Chairman; b a representative of each Faculty; c a representative of the Postgraduate School; d a representative of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Centre; e Director of Academic Planning; f the Librarian; g a representative of the Registrar as Secretary; h representative of the Commissioner of Police, Courses and Training; and i representative of Tertiary Education Trust FUND and Desk Officer. 2 The quorum of the Committee shall be 50% of members including the Chairman. 3 The Committee shall be responsible for a assessing research projects submitted by Faculties, Departments and members of staff, and approve those with merit for support with research grant; b administer research funds of the Academy; c receive, consider and recommend to Academic Committee, Staff Development Proposals for each Department and ensure compliance when approved; and d advise Academic Committee on matters concerning research policy and practice in the Academy.
Research Grant Committee.
SECTION 38
1 There shall be a Committee of Deans and Academic Directors which shall consist of – a the Academy Provost or his representative as Chairman; b Deans of Faculties and Post Graduate School; c all Directors of Academic, Institutes and Centers; d the Registrar or his representative as Secretary; e the representative of Commissioner of Police, Courses and training: and f heads of all Police Directorates and Departments. 2 The quorum of the Committee shall be 50% of members including the Chairman and Director Academic Planning. 3 The Committee shall have the following functions – a review the minimum entry requirement for degree and other programmes of the Academy; b formulate for the consideration of the Academic Committee, regulations governing the conduct of examinations in the Academy; c review the existing regulation for appropriate recommendation to the Academic Committee; d considers matter on examinations as may be referred to it by the Academic Committee; e make recommendations to the Academic Committee on academic matters as it deems necessary; and f undertake other related task as may be assigned by the Academic Committee.
Committee of Deans and Academic Directors.
SECTION 39
1 There shall be a Business Committee which shall consist of – a a nominee of the Provost of the Academy who shall be a member of the Academic Committee as it deems necessary; b other members elected by the Academic Committee as it deems necessary; c a representative of each Faculty; d a representative of the Postgraduate School; and e the Registrar as Secretary. 2 The quorum of the Committee shall be 50% of members including the Chairman and the Secretary. 3 The Business Committee shall be responsible for – a preparing the agenda for each Academic Committee meeting; and b dealing with matters referred to it by the Academic Committee.
Business Committee.
SECTION 40
1 Bodies established under this Act, shall have power to constitute committees consisting of members of that body and authorise such committee established by it to exercise on its behalf, such functions as may be sittings delegated to the committee. 2 Subject to subsection (1), any two or more of the bodies established by this Act, may arrange for the holding of joint meetings of those bodies, or for the appointment of committees consisting of members of those bodies for the purpose of considering any matter within the competence of those bodies or any of them, and either of dealing with it or of reporting on it to those bodies or any of them. 3 Except as may be otherwise provided under this Act, statute or regulations, the quorum and procedure of any committee or subcommittee established under this Act shall be such as may be determined by that body. 4 Nothing in subsections (1), (2) and (3) shall be construed as enabling the – a Council to empower any other body to make Statute; or b Commandant to empower any other body to make regulations or to award degree or other qualification of the Academy.
Power to set-up committees, sub- committees and joint.
SECTION 41
1 Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Academy may make Statutes a to regulate the activities and programmes of the Academy, authority or any matter connected with the Academy; b for the effective implementation of any of the provisions of this Act; c for making provision with respect to the composition and constitution of any authority of the Academy; d for specifying and regulating the powers and duties of any authority of the Academy, and regulating any other matter connected with the Academy or any of its authorities; e for regulating the admission of students where it is done by the Academy, and their discipline and welfare; f for determining whether any particular matter is to be treated as an academic or non-academic matter for the purposes of this Act and of any Statute, regulation or other instrument made there-under; or g for making provision for other matters for which provision by Statute is authorised or required by this Act. 2 The Interpretation Act shall apply in relation to any Statute made under this Act as it applies to a subsidiary instrument within the meaning of section 19 (6) of that Act. [Cap. 123, LFN, 2004] 3 The Council shall have power to amend Statutes made under this Act provided that the proposal for amendment shall be passed by two-thirds majority of the members. 4 All Statutes made by the Council subject to the provisions of this Act, shall be published in the Federal Government Gazette through the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. 5 Where, under any provision of this Act, it is stipulated that proposals are to be submitted or a recommendation is to be made by one authority to another through one or more intermediate authorities, such intermediate authority shall forward the proposal or recommendation received by it in pursuance of that provision to the appropriate authority and may, if it deems fit, forward its own comments on the proposal or recommendation.
Power of the Academy to make statutes.
SECTION 42
1 The power of the Academy to make Statutes shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of this section. 2 A proposed Statute shall not have the force of law until it has been approved at a meeting of the Council by the votes of not less than two thirds of the members present and voting. 3 A proposed Statute may originate in the Council and may be approved as required by subsection (2). 4 A Statute which – a makes provision for or alters the composition or constitution of the Council or any other authority of the Academy, or b provides for the establishment of a new campus or college, or for the amendment or revocation of any Statute whereby a campus or college is established, shall not come into operation unless it has been approved by the Visitor. 5 For the purpose of section 2 (2) of the Interpretation Act, a Statute shall be treated as being made on the date on which it is approved by the Council in accordance with subsection (3) or in the case of a Statute falling within subsection (4) of this section, on the date on which it is approved by the Visitor.
Mode of exercising the power to make statutes.
SECTION 43
A Statute may be proved in any court by the production of a copy thereof bearing or having affixed to it a certificate signed by the Commandant, Provost or the Registrar to the effect that the copy is a true copy of a Statute of that Academy.
Proof of statute.
SECTION 44
1 In the event of any doubt or dispute arising at any time as to the meaning of any provision of a Statute, the matter may be referred to the Visitor, who shall take such advice and make such decision thereon as he deems fit. 2 The decision of the Visitor on any matter referred to him under this section shall be binding upon the authorities, staff and students of the Academy and where any question as to the meaning of any provision of a Statute has been decided by the Visitor under this section, no question as to the meaning of that provision shall be entertained by any other authority in Nigeria: Provided that nothing in this subsection shall affect the power of a court of competent jurisdiction to determine whether any provision of a Statute is wholly or partly void as being ultra vires or as being inconsistent with the Constitution. 3 This section shall apply in relation to any doubt or dispute as to whether any matter is, for the purposes of this Act, academic or a non-academic matter as they apply in relation to any such doubt or dispute as is mentioned in subsection (1), and accordingly the reference in subsection (2) to any question as to the meaning of any provision of a Statute shall include references to any question as to whether any matter is for the said purposes an academic or non-academic matter.
Power to decide the meaning of statute.
SECTION 45
1 Subject to the provisions of this Act, the provisions of the Public Officers Protection Act shall apply to any suit instituted against the Academy, principal officers, an officer or employee of the Academy. [Cap. P41, LFN, 2004] 2 No suit shall lie or be instituted in any court against the Academy, a member of the Council or any principal officer or employee of the Academy for an action carried out in pursuance or execution of this Act or any enactment or law, or of any public duty or authority in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of this Act or any other enactment or law, duty or authority, unless it is commenced a within three months of such act, neglect or default complained of; or b in the case of a continuation of damages or injury, within six months next after the ceasing of the act, neglect or default. 3 No suit shall be commenced against the Academy, a member of the Council or any principal officer or employee of the Academy before the expiration of a period of 30 days after written notice of the intention to commence the suit has been served on the Academy by the intending plaintiff or his agent and the notice shall clearly and explicitly state the – a cause of action; b particulars of the claim; c name and place of abode of the intending plaintiff; and d relief sought. 4 The notice referred to in subsection (3) and any summons, or other documents required or authorised to be served on the Academy under this Act or any other enactment or law, may be served by a delivering it to the Academy; or b sending it by registered mail to the postal address of the Academy.
Legal proceedings.
SECTION 46
In any action or suit against the Academy, no execution shall be imposed or attachment process issued against the Academy unless at least three months’ notice of the intention to execute or attach has been given to the Academy.
Restriction on execution against property of the Academy.
SECTION 47
A member of the Council or any principal officer or employee of the Academy shall be indemnified out of the assets of the Academy against any proceedings brought against him in his capacity as a member of the Council, principal officer or employee of the Academy where the act complained of is not ultra vires his powers.
Indemnity of officers of the Academy.
SECTION 48
1 The Visitor may, as circumstances require, not being less than once in every two years, conduct a visitation to the Academy or cause a visitation to the Academy to be conducted by such persons as the Visitor may appoint to visit the Academy to look into any of the affairs of the Academy where the need arises. 2 The Academy shall – a make available to the Visitor and to other persons conducting a visitation in pursuance to this section, such facilities and assistance as may be reasonably required for the purposes of a visitation; and b comply with any instruction or direction which may be given by the Visitor in consequence of a visitation subject to the provisions of this Act.
Visitation.
SECTION 49
1 A cadet shall be commissioned by the order of the President after successful completion of his course and professional training. 2 Where a cadet is withdrawn before being commissioned on disciplinary grounds or on such other grounds except on medical ground, such cadets shall not be granted the use of the Academy degree, certificate or transcript, as the case may be. 3 A graduate of the Academy shall serve in the Police Force for a minimum of five years before giving an option to exist.
Commissioning of cadets.
SECTION 50
1 Cadets shall not be required to satisfy the requirements as to race, ethnic grouping, sex, place of birth, family origin, religious or political persuasion, as a condition of becoming or continuing to be a cadet at the Academy, the holder of any degree of the Academy or of any appointment or employment at the Academy or a member of any body established under any of the provisions of this Act. 2 A person shall not be subjected to any disadvantage or accorded any advantage, in the Academy, by reference to any of the matters specified in subsection (1).
Exclusion of discrimination.
SECTION 51
1 The seal of the Academy shall be such as may be administered by the Council and the fixing of the seal of the Academy shall be signed by the Commandant and the Registrar. 2 Academic Certificates issued by the Academy shall have the Academy seal fixed and signed by the Provost of the Academy and the Registrar. 3 Any contract or instrument which, if made or executed by a person not being a body corporate, would not be required to be under seal may be made or executed on behalf of the Academy by any authorised person.
The seal of the Academy.
SECTION 52
1 All property held by or on behalf of the Academy by any provisional council, planning and implementation committee or any interim body by whatsoever name called, shall by virtue of this section and without further assurances vest in the Academy. 2 Where any person has, before the commencement of this Act, been appointed and purported to act under powers, however conferred, incidental to the acquisition of land for, or incidental to the erection, supervision or control of the Academy hereby established, such persons shall be deemed always to have been lawfully appointed, or to have validly exercised the powers, as the case may be.
Transfer of property to the Academy.
SECTION 53
All landed property of the Academy shall not be disposed of or charged except with the resolution of the Council.
Restriction on disposal of landed property.
SECTION 54
Any requirement of land by the Academy shall be deemed to be for public purpose under the Land Use Act. [Cap. L5, LFN, 2004]
Compulsory acquisition of land.
SECTION 55
1 No civilian personnel employed in any capacity, whether or not a member of a trade union, shall engage or take part in any union activities. 2 Any civilian who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of at least N20,000 but not more than N50,000 or imprisonment for a term of at least six months or both.
Unionism.
SECTION 56
In this Act “Academic staff” means a member of staff of the Academy whose sole and primary responsibility is teaching, research and community service; “Academic year” means two semesters covered by a period of not more than 12 calendar months within which students must complete a level of study; “Academy” means the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil. Kano; “administrative staff’ means those persons in the employment of the Academy other than academic staff who hold administrative, professional or technical posts; “cadets” means any prospective officer on training in the Nigerian Police Academy; “Council” means the Council established under section 4 of this Act; “Commandant” means the Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, “Deputy Commandant” means the Deputy Commandant of Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano; “graduate” means a person on whom a degree other than an honorary degree has been conferred by the Academy; “Faculty” means any Faculty established by the Academy; “functions” includes powers and duties; “Instructors or Lecturers” means a person holding a full time appointment as a member of the teaching or research, or instructing staff of the Academy; “Minister” means the Minister of the Government of the Federation responsible for police affairs; “Nigeria Police” means the Nigeria Police Force established under the Police Act. cap. LFN, 2004; “notice” means notice in writing; “officer” means a staff of senior rank holding an administrative post, but does not include Visitor and members of the Council; “postgraduate students” means students pursuing or continuing formal education after graduation from an institution of higher learning, students pursuing programmes whose entry requirements are bachelor’s degree or higher national diploma from a recognised university or polytechnic; ‘prescribed” means prescribed by law, statutes or regulations; “principal officers” means the officers mentioned in Part Il of this Act; “professor” means a person designated as a professor of the Academy in accordance with the provisions made in that behalf by the statute or regulation; ‘property” includes rights and assets; ‘regulations” means regulations made pursuant to the provisions of this Act; “students” means persons who are not Nigerian cadets but are admitted into the Academy for the purpose of being trained; “undergraduate students” means a person undergoing a course of study at the Academy pursuant to the acquisition of a first degree; and “Visitor” means the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Interpretation.
SECTION 57
This Act may be cited as the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021.
Citation.
