President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has 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 announced on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to Onanuga, President Tinubu emphasized that these specialized universities will address the educational needs of Nigerians, promote research and innovation, and contribute to the nation’s economic growth and development.

The President further highlighted that these institutions will serve as centers for training professionals in agriculture, science, and technology, equipping them with the skills necessary to enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness.

With this development, Nigeria now has 63 federal universities, 63 state universities, and 149 private universities, according to the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Additionally, on February 3, 2025, President Tinubu approved the establishment of the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) in Ogoni town, Rivers State. He also sanctioned the federal government’s takeover of a forfeited private university in Southern Kaduna, converting it into a federal institution.

These moves reaffirm the administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality higher education and strengthening Nigeria’s capacity for research, innovation, and economic development.

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