President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, 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.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled “President Tinubu Signs Bills Establishing New Federal Universities for Osun, Ekiti States.”
According to the statement, Tinubu emphasized that these specialized institutions would address the nation’s educational needs while fostering research, innovation, and economic development.
“These institutions will serve as training hubs for professionals in agriculture, science, and technology, enhancing Nigeria’s global competitiveness,” the statement read.
According to the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria currently has 63 federal universities, 63 state universities, and 149 private universities.
Additionally, on February 3, 2025, the President approved the establishment of the Federal University of Environment and Technology in Ogoni, Tai, Rivers State. He also sanctioned the Federal Government’s takeover of a forfeited private university in Southern Kaduna, converting it into a federal institution.