Fg approves 8 new universities in nigeria 2016
A great piece of news!
Yes, in 2016, the Federal Government of Nigeria approved the establishment of 8 new universities in the country. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, on November 24, 2016.
The 8 new universities are:
- Federal University of Agriculture, Dutse, Jigawa State
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State
- Federal University of Technology, Oyo, Oyo State
- Federal University of Education, Gusau, Zamfara State
- Federal University of Education, Kano, Kano State
- Federal University of Education, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Federal University of Education, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
These new universities were established to address the growing demand for higher education in Nigeria and to provide more opportunities for students to access quality education. The establishment of these universities is also expected to boost economic development and promote social mobility in the country.
It's worth noting that the establishment of these universities was part of the Federal Government's efforts to increase access to higher education in Nigeria, which has been a major challenge in the country. The government has also been working to improve the quality of education in the country, including increasing funding for education and implementing reforms to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the education system.