Section 8: Appointment of the Commandant of the Academy.

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.