PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF FEDERAL UNIVETSITIES, BOOSTING EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a significant stride in enhancing Nigeria’s education system by signing into law two bills establishing new federal universities in Osun and Ekiti states. This development marks a notable expansion in the country’s academic infrastructure, aimed at fostering research, innovation, and national development.
The new university
The two newly approved institutions are Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies located in Iragbiji, Osun State, this university will focus on developing professionals in agriculture and related fields.
The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Science situated in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, this institution will specialize in technology and environmental sciences, driving innovation and sustainable development.
The establishment of these universities is expected to enhance Access to Quality Education.By increasing the number of federal universities, more students will have opportunities to access quality education, thereby improving the country’s human capital.
This universities will focus on specialized disciplines like agriculture, science, and technology will foster research and innovation, contributing to Nigeria’s economic growth and development.
The new universities will address long-standing concerns in areas like food security, environmental sustainability, and technological advancement.
With this development, Nigeria now boasts 65 federal universities, in addition to 63 state universities and 149 private universities. President Tinubu’s approval of these new institutions underscores the government’s commitment to advancing education and promoting national development .
While some Nigerians have expressed concerns about the funding and infrastructure for existing universities, others have welcomed the move as a positive step towards improving the education sector.