February 21, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to two separate bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja
President Tinubu, said these specialised institutions were created to address the educational needs of the populace, drive research and innovation as well as contribute to the country’s overall development and growth.
He said the institutions will serve as training grounds for agricultural developing, science and technology professionals including enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy”.
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According to the National Universities Commission, NUC, Nigeria currently has 63 approved federal universities, 63 State universities, and 149 private universities.
The President had on February 3, 2025, approved establishment of Federal University of Environment and Technology, FUET, in Ogoni, Rivers State.
The President has also consented to the Federal Government’s takeover of a forfeited private university in Southern Kaduna with a view to transforming it into a federal university.
