President Tinob approved the new federal university in Orson and Ekiti.
Nigeria News Norene The National Assembly has ensured that President Bola Tinubu agrees to the bill to establish two federal universities in Ekiti and Osun State, marking a major promotion of education. .
These institutions are the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, and the Federal University of Agricultural and Development in Iragbiji, Osun.
The news was signed by Senate leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele at the Abuja State Capitol.
Bamidele said the institutions will bridge the gap in science, technology and innovation. They will also promote environmental sustainability, agricultural research and national food security.
“Universities will ensure that youths have access to quality education in science and agriculture. They will enable students to drive development,He said.
According to the National University Commission (NUC), Nigeria currently has 63 federal universities, 63 state universities and 149 private universities.
