The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin.
Acting Executive Secretary of the NUC, Chris Maiyaki presented the letter of recognition to the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazak on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in Abuja.
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.
He, therefore 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.
The NUC Boss further informed that 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 Institution and would therefore give them the necessary support.
In his response, AbdulRazak, who was represented by his deputy, Kayode Alabi
assured NUC of adequate funding of the university to benefit Nigerian students.
He also 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.
On her part, Minister of Youth and Sports, Jamila Ibrahim noted that the establishment of Kwara State University of Education reaffirmed that Kwara was a citadel of learning, she hinted that with the new university would significantly improve the state’s economy.
