NUC approves second state-owned university for Kwara

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education.

This will be the second state-owned university in Kwara State. The first being Kwara State University, Malete, established in 2009.

Chris Maiyaki, the Acting Executive Secretary, NUC, who Presented the letter of recognition to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, represented by Kayode Alabi, the Deputy Governor, in Abuja on Tuesday, 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 Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the initiative, stressing that the institution would address the challenges of high demands for University education.

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He said the approval came at the back of a letter to the Commission, dated 15th July, 2024, which sought the Commission’s approval of the State’s new university.

”I write on behalf of NUC. that with effect from Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Kwara State University of Education Ilorin is recognised as the 6464tState-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.

He urged that the State prioritize sustainable funding of the university. “I want to urge that you must prioritize sustainable funding. Funding is non-negotiable, every university needs funding to grow”

On his part, the Deputy Governor assured NUC of adequate funding of the university to benefit Nigerian students.

He stated that the State Government had produced robust master plan, academic brief and the enabling University Lw for the smooth take-off of the institution.