The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the institution is the second state-owned and funded university; the first being Kwara State University, Malete, established in 2009.
Presenting the letter of recognition to the Deputy Governor of Kwara, Kayode Alabi, in Abuja on Tuesday, the Acting Executive Secretary, NUC, Chris Maiyaki, commended the state for the foresight.
Maiyaki said that the establishment of the university would make it the 64th state-owned university and the 274th university in the Nigerian University System.
Maiyaki commended Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazak for the initiative, stressing that the institution would address the challenges of high demands for university education.
‘”I write on behalf of NUC. that with effect from Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Kwara State University of Education Ilorin is recognised as the 64th state-owned university and 274th University in Nigeria.
“The approval is consequent upon the receipt of your letter dated July 15, notifying NUC of the establishment of Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin, ” he said
Maiyaki said the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) had been notified of the establishment of the University.
On his part, the Deputy Governor assured NUC of adequate funding of the university to benefit Nigerian students.
He disclosed that the state government had produced robust master plan, academic brief and the enabling university law for the smooth take-off of the institution. (NAN)
