National Open University of Nigeria
(NOUN) study center has been opened for the Police by the Force
Authority. this study center can also be used by other Nigerians who
aspire to get tertiary education via open university.
Read the full details of the news as reported by PunchNG:
Police Opens National Open University of Nigeria Study Center
The Nigeria Police Force has inaugurated
a National Open University Special Study Centre for policemen and other
Nigerians who aspire to acquire tertiary education.
The Inspector-General of Police,
Mohammed Abubakar, who inaugurated the centre at the Police Barracks,
Dei-Dei, Abuja, on Thursday, explained that the facility was meant to
satisfy police personnel who wished to broaden their horizon through
education.
Abubakar explained that it would also satisfy other members of the public who yearned for knowledge and empowerment.
He stated that the force would continue to accord education of personnel a prime place in its policies and programmes.
In his remarks, the Director of Police
Education, DCP Kabiru Ibrahim, noted that the centre would empower
policemen and other Nigerians, adding that the initiative was part of
efforts to develop manpower resources for the nation.
He lauded the IG for his support for the
policies and programmes of the Police Education Directorate, noting
that since he was appointed in 2012, he had established 18 primary and
two secondary schools across the country.