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The Ministry of Police Affairs is the only Ministry charged with responsibility of overseeing the affairs of the Nigeria Police Force and officers and men of the Police Force. The Ministry is unique when compared to other Ministries on the basis of its statutory mandate as enshrined in section 5, 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which include formulating policies and provide Administrative Support for the Ministry, the Police Council aConduct the award of the NNMA for the promotion of intellectual and academic excellence among Nigerians; •Accord proper and due recognition to outstanding intellectual and academic attainments as well as contribution to the growth and development of the nation; •Manage the Nigerian National Merit Award Endowment Fund established by section 9 of the Act; and •Institute measures designed to promote intellectual and academic excellence among Nigerians for this purpose and shall liaise with academic, professional and

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