By Kasie Abone
The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, has concluded a five-day orientation programme for newly admitted cadets of Regular Course 12, marking the formal commencement of their academic and professional journey.
The orientation, which held from February 23 to 27, 2025, was designed to integrate the cadets into the academic, paramilitary, and ethical framework of the institution. It provided a comprehensive introduction to the Academy’s structure, operational standards, and expectations for future officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
Throughout the programme, the cadets engaged with senior officers from both the Professional and Academic Wings of the Academy. They participated in interactive sessions with the Commandant, the Academy Provost, Registrar, Commissioner of Police (Courses and Training), Dean of Cadet Affairs, and the Head of the Department of Guidance and Counselling, among others. The sessions offered detailed insights into the academic curriculum, professional training requirements, leadership development pathways, and the code of conduct governing cadet life.
In his address, the Commandant, Patrick A. Atayero, an Assistant Inspector-General of Police, stressed the importance of discipline, integrity, and unwavering adherence to the Academy’s regulations. He reminded the cadets that their admission was a rare privilege, noting that “many were called, but few were chosen.” He warned that any breach of the Academy’s code of conduct would attract appropriate sanctions.
As part of efforts to promote moral discipline and responsible conduct, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, delivered a lecture on drug abuse prevention. The session, led by DCN Maimuna Mohammad Garba, highlighted the dangers, legal implications, and long-term consequences of illicit drug use, reinforcing the Academy’s zero-tolerance stance on substance abuse.
The cadets were also taken on guided tours of key facilities within the institution and received lectures on strategies for academic excellence, resilience, and professional success. They were encouraged to remain focused and committed to their goal of becoming commissioned officers capable of addressing contemporary security challenges.
The orientation programme concluded with the Commandant congratulating the cadets on their successful admission and charging them to uphold the core values of discipline, hard work, and integrity — principles he described as the cornerstone of success within the Academy and the Nigeria Police Force.
The Nigeria Police Academy reaffirmed its commitment to training and producing competent, ethical, and service-driven officers equipped to meet modern policing demands in Nigeria.
