Police Affairs Ministry Dismisses PSC Statement on POLAC Admissions, Says Portal Remains Open

Police Affairs Ministry Dismisses PSC Statement on POLAC Admissions, Says Portal Remains Open

Abuja, Nigeria – August 1, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Police Affairs has strongly refuted a recent statement by the Police Service Commission (PSC) regarding the closure of the online admission portal for the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, describing it as misleading and outside the constitutional purview of the Commission.

In an official release signed by the Director of Information and Public Affairs, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the Ministry clarified that the online portal for the 12th Regular Course Degree Programmes at POLAC remains open, and that the admission process is ongoing and in line with established procedures.

“The PSC has no constitutional role in university admissions,” the statement emphasized. “Its recent disclaimer dated July 31, 2025, is inaccurate, legally baseless, and should be disregarded by the general public.”

The Ministry reaffirmed that the Nigeria Police Academy operates under the regulatory oversight of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, not the PSC.

“All interested applicants are urged to continue their application process without concern,” the statement added, assuring that the admission process remains transparent, valid, and properly guided by national educational standards.

This clarification comes amid public confusion following the PSC’s earlier announcement, which claimed the closure of the portal and cast doubt on the legitimacy of ongoing admissions into POLAC.

The Ministry reiterated its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the admission process and urged the public to rely solely on official channels for updates regarding the Police Academy.