Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa presented provisional licences to 11 newly approved private universities on Wednesday in Abuja.
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa presented provisional licences to 11 newly approved private universities on Wednesday in Abuja.
The universities include City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State; University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State; Eranova University, Mabushi, FCT; Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex; and Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State.
Others are Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom; Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara; Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun; Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo; Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos; and Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State.
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa presented provisional licences to 11 newly approved private universities on Wednesday in Abuja.
The universities include City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State; University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State; Eranova University, Mabushi, FCT; Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex; and Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State.
Others are Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom; Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara; Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun; Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo; Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos; and Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State.
Speaking at the presentation, Alausa emphasised that a true university should be a hub for education, talent development, and innovation, supported by competent staff and modern facilities, prioritising research and extending beyond local boundaries to global relevance.
He urged private universities to lead in academic excellence and align with national goals in STEM and technical education to address the shortage of skilled professionals in key sectors like healthcare and engineering.
He also called for collaboration among universities, both locally and internationally, to enhance resources, credibility, and programme diversity, encouraging them to be bold, visionary, and proactive in transforming Nigeria’s higher education.
“We are therefore charging all private universities, especially the new entrants here today, to align with our national priorities of expansive STEM
