President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday signed into law two 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.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
According to Onanuga, President Tinubu emphasized that the new specialized universities will address the country’s educational needs, drive research and innovation, and contribute to overall economic growth. He added that the institutions would serve as training hubs for professionals in agriculture, science, and technology, enhancing Nigeria’s global competitiveness.
With these additions, Nigeria now has 63 federal universities, 63 state universities, and 149 private universities, according to the National Universities Commission (NUC).
On February 3, 2025, Tinubu also approved the establishment of the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) in Ogoni town, Tai, Rivers State. Additionally, he consented to the Federal Government’s takeover of a forfeited private university in Southern Kaduna, converting it into a federal institution.
