The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria, in a special meeting led by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has approved the establishment of 37 new private universities across the country.
The decision was made based on a memorandum presented by the Ministry of Education, which aims to enhance access to quality education and contribute to the nation’s economic prosperity.
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, emphasized the crucial role of education in advancing the nation’s economic fortunes. With this recent approval, Nigeria now boasts a total of 75 private universities, reflecting the government’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities for its citizens.
The newly approved private institutions include:
Rayhaan University, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, Kwara State
Sam Maris University, Supare, Ondo State
Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
Lux Mundi University, Umuahia, Abia State
Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka, Enugu State
Peaceland University, Enugu, Enugu State
Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State
Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State
Azman University, Kano, Kano State
Huda University, Gusau, Zamfara State
Franco British International University, Kaduna, Kaduna State
The Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja, FCT
Miva Open University, Abuja, FCT
Gerar University of Medical Science, Imope-Ijebu, Ogun State
British Canadian University, Obudu, Cross River State
Hansard University, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State
Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State
Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State
Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemesi, Ekiti State
University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra State
Elrari Medical University, Kano, Kano State
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra State
The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State
Mercy Medical University, Iwara, Iwo, Osun State
Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, FCT
Iconic University of Open Learning, Sokoto, Sokoto State
West Midlands University, Ibadan, Oyo State
Amaj University, Abuja, FCT
Prime University, Abuja, FCT
El-Amin University, Niger State
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Jewel University, Gombe, Gombe State
The Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Lagos, Lagos State
Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja, FCT
Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State
Lighthouse University Benin, Edo State
African School of Economics, Abuja, FCT
This expansion of private universities in Nigeria underscores the government’s commitment to providing diverse educational options and developing a skilled workforce that meets the demands of a rapidly evolving economy. The establishment of these new private universities is expected to foster greater educational diversity and expand opportunities for students across the country.
The approval of these universities reflects the government’s recognition of the pivotal role education plays in driving national progress. By increasing the number of tertiary education institutions, the government aims to enhance human capital development, stimulate innovation, and create a skilled workforce equipped to tackle the challenges of a dynamic and competitive job market.
In addition to the establishment of private universities, the Federal Executive Council also approved the Universal Implementation of the Employee Compensation Act (ECA) 2010. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, highlighted that this act, operated by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), replaces the previous “Workmen Compensation” legislation. The universal implementation of this act extends comprehensive protection to workers in both the private and public sectors, ensuring their welfare and well-being.
These significant developments in the education and labour sectors exemplify the government’s commitment to nation-building and socio-economic growth. The expansion of private universities and the implementation of enhanced employee compensation measures are essential steps toward fostering a more prosperous and inclusive Nigeria.
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