The Ministry is to, among others initiate, formulate and implement policies and programs relating to policing and internal security as well as to provide supervision and administrative support to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Police Academy (POLAC) and the newly established Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF).

Agencies:

The Ministry of Police Affairs oversees the operations of the following Agencies:

Nigeria Police Force

To create a secured environment for everyone living in Nigeria and to make Nigeria safer and more secure for economic development and growth.

Nigeria Police Trust Fund

To mobilize required Funds for adequate implementation of Police Programmes and Projects and to build a well equipped and motivated Nigeria Police Force.

Police Academy, (POLAC), Wudil, Kano

To train and develop a Pool of high level Manpower for the Nigeria Police Force that will meet the modern day challenges of Policing in the Country.

Police Colleges

To train and re-train Police Personnel for effectiveness and responsiveness and to sharpen their skills on Policing in line with global standards and practices.