- President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of federal universities in Osun and Ekiti states
- Tinubu assented to the bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Osun and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Ekiti
- Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, February 20, 2025, confirmed this in a statement and shared further details
Tinubu signs bills establishing new varsities for Osun, Ekiti states.
Photo credit: Aso Rock VillaSource: FacebookTinubu’s govt approves new federal universities”The institutions will serve as training grounds for developing agriculture, science and technology professionals and enhancing Nigerias competitiveness in the global economy,” the statement read. NUC releases full List of Illegal universities
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