National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) is a policy formation center for bureaucrats, private sector leaders, military officers, and medium- and senior-ranking civil servants. NIPSS was established in 1979. Its first Director General was Major General Ogundeko. The current Director General is Professor Ayo Omotayo. Notable graduates of the NIPSS are General Ibrahim Babangida the former Nigerian Head of State, and Nuhu Ribadu, famed former anti-corruption czar who is also the current National Security Adviser to President Tinubu, and former head of the SSS, Ita Ekpeyong.

Alumni
Notable alumni include:
 * Afakriya Gadzama, former Director General State Security Service
 * Ibrahim Babangida, former Nigerian Head of State
 * Ita Ekpeyong, former Director General State Security Service
 * Lawal Musa Daura, acting Director General State Security Service
 * Nuhu Ribadu, pioneer Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
 * Tunji Olurin, former military governor of Oyo State
 * Victor Malu, former Chief of Army Staff
 * Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Executive Governor of Jigawa State
 * Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, former Inspector General of Police (Nigeria) IGP
 * Aminu Adisa Logun, Kwara State Chief of staff
 * Porbeni Festus Bikepre, RTD Admiral in the Nigerian Navy
 * Emmanuel Osarunwese Ugowe, former AIG of Police. Monitor General 1982
 * Onuzulike Daniel Okonkwo, former director, Federal Ministry of Communications