The Federal Government has given the green light for the establishment of nine new private universities across Nigeria, marking a significant step in expanding access to higher education in the country.
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Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the approval on Wednesday while addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.
The newly approved institutions include:
Tazkiyah University, Kaduna State
Leadership University, Abuja
Jimoh Babalola University, Kwara State
Bridget University, Mbaise, Imo State
Greenland University, Jigawa State
JEFAP University, Niger State
Azione Verde University, Imo State
Unique Open University, Lagos State
American Open University, Ogun State
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Alausa explained that the Tinubu administration inherited 551 pending applications for tertiary institutions, which were subjected to stricter approval guidelines. Following a rigorous review, the number was reduced to 79 active requests, with nine meeting the requirements for immediate approval.
“Due to inefficiencies within the NUC, approvals were delayed for years. Many promoters had already built campuses and invested billions, waiting for clearance. We have reformed the process to make it more transparent and efficient,” Alausa stated.
The minister added that some of the approved universities had been awaiting accreditation for over six years. He also revealed that the Federal Government has now placed a moratorium on fresh applications for private universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, except for those meeting the new operational standards.
Education experts have welcomed the move, noting that it could help decongest public universities and improve access to quality education. However, they also cautioned that strict monitoring will be necessary to maintain academic standards.
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