President Bola Tinubu has signed into law two bills establishing new federal universities in Osun and Ekiti States.
The newly approved institutions are:
Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State.
Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State.
A statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the universities would address the educational needs of Nigerians and foster research, innovation, and economic growth.
“These institutions will train professionals in agriculture, science, and technology, boosting Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy,” the statement read.
The presidency also noted that Nigeria now has 63 federal universities, 63 state universities, and 149 private universities, as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
On February 3, 2025, President Tinubu also approved the establishment of the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) in Ogoni Town, Rivers State.
Additionally, he authorised the Federal Government’s takeover of a forfeited private university in Southern Kaduna, converting it into a federal institution.
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