President Bola 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.
A statement issued on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, quoted President Tinubu as expressing the hope that the specialised institutions would address the educational needs of the populace.
The statement further said both universities will drive research and innovation while contributing to the country’s overall economic growth and development.
The statement clarifies that Nigeria currently has 63 approved federal universities, 63 state universities, and 149 private universities, according to the National Universities Commission, NUC.
On 3 February 2025, President Tinubu equally ratified the setting up of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, FUET, in Ogoni Town, Tai, Rivers State.
He likewise authorised the Federal Government’s takeover of a forfeited private university in Southern Kaduna and its transformation to a federal institution.
