Federal Executive Council greenlights diverse range of private institutions to support education and economic growth
Abuja, May 17, 2023 – The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria, in a special meeting led by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has granted approval for the establishment of 39 new private universities across the country. The decision, based on a memorandum presented by the Ministry of Education, aims to enhance access to quality education and contribute to the nation’s economic prosperity.
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, emphasized the crucial role of education in advancing the nation’s economic fortunes. With this recent approval, Nigeria now boasts a total of 75 private universities, reflecting the government’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities for its citizens.
The newly approved private institutions include:
- Rayhaan University, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
- Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Sam Maris University, Supare, Ondo State
- Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
- Lux Mundi University, Umuahia, Abia State
- Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka, Enugu State
- Peaceland University, Enugu, Enugu State
- Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State
- Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State
- Azman University, Kano, Kano State
- Huda University, Gusau, Zamfara State
- Franco British International University, Kaduna, Kaduna State
- Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja, FCT
- Miva Open University, Abuja, FCT
- Gerar University of Medical Science, Imope-Ijebu, Ogun State
- British Canadian University, Obudu, Cross River State
- Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State
- Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State
- Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State
- Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemesi, Ekiti State
- University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra State
- Elrari Medical University, Kano, Kano State
- Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra State
- The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State
- Mercy Medical University, Iwara, Iwo, Osun State
- Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, FCT
- Iconic University of Open Learning, Sokoto, Sokoto State
- West Midlands University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Amaj University, Abuja, FCT
- Prime University, Abuja, FCT
- El-Amin University, Niger State
- College of Petroleum and Energy Studies
- Jewel University, Gombe, Gombe State
- Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Lagos, Lagos State
- Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja, FCT
- Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State
- Lighthouse University Benin, Edo State
- African School of Economics, Abuja, FCT
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This expansion of private universities in Nigeria underscores the government’s commitment to providing diverse educational options and developing a skilled workforce that meets the demands of a rapidly evolving economy. The establishment of these new private universities is expected to foster greater educational diversity and expand opportunities for students across the country.
The approval of these universities reflects the government’s recognition of the pivotal role education plays in driving national progress. By increasing the number of tertiary education institutions, the government aims to enhance human capital development, stimulate innovation, and create a skilled workforce equipped to tackle the challenges of a dynamic and competitive job market.
In addition to the establishment of private universities, the Federal Executive Council also approved the Universal Implementation of the Employee Compensation Act (ECA) 2010. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, highlighted that this act, operated by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), replaces the previous “Workmen Compensation” legislation. The universal implementation of this act extends comprehensive protection to workers in both the private and public sectors, ensuring their welfare and well-being.
These significant developments in the education and labor sectors exemplify the government’s commitment to nation-building and socio-economic growth. The expansion of private universities and the implementation of enhanced employee compensation measures are essential steps toward fostering a more prosperous and inclusive Nigeria.
Source: Channel TV
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