President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law two bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
According to Onanuga, President Tinubu emphasized that these specialized institutions will address educational needs, foster research and innovation, and contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth and development. He also noted that the universities will serve as training hubs for professionals in agriculture, science, and technology, enhancing the country’s global competitiveness.
With these additions, Nigeria now has 63 federal universities, alongside 63 state universities and 149 private institutions, according to the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Earlier on February 3, 2025, President Tinubu approved the establishment of the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) in Ogoni town, Rivers State. He also authorized the federal government’s takeover of a forfeited private university in Southern Kaduna, converting it into a federal institution.