JUST IN: Tinubu's Govt Takes Over Top State University, Reason Emerges
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements
State House, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun, Ogun state, as a federal university.
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This development makes it the first federally owned tertiary institution in the Ogun East senatorial district.
The announcement was made in a statement released and signed on Sunday, March 9, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Tinubu expressed gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over one of the state’s best educational assets, adding that the move honours the legacies of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Dr Tai Solarin.
“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who began the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr Tai Solarin, who spent most of his life educating our children and instilling patriotic and leadership lessons in them at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” Tinubu stated.
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The President also acknowledged the role of the Awujale of Ijebuland in preventing the university’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment.
The transition, which requires minimal federal investment due to TASUED’s well-developed infrastructure and academic programmes, aligns with the Federal Government’s strategy to strengthen teacher education and improve instructional quality nationwide.
“With this adoption, the Federal Government now oversees three universities of education: TASUED, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education in Owerri, and Adeyemi Federal University of Education in Ondo,” the statement added.
The decision marks a significant milestone in Ogun State’s educational landscape, reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing higher education and honouring the legacies of regional icons, the release concluded.
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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government, through the Ministry of Education, has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university.
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced this on Friday, during a working visit to YABATECH, confirming that President Bola Tinubu has a reason for endorsing the move.
In a statement, Dr Alausa, further shared the details about FG's key plan for technical and vocational education to enhance innovation, entrepreneurship and curb the 'Japa Syndrome'.
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