President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step towards expanding Nigeria’s tertiary education sector by signing into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State.
This move is part of the president’s Renewed Hope agenda, which prioritizes equity and inclusive national development ¹.
According to Daniel Bwala, the special adviser to the president on policy communication, this development demonstrates the administration’s commitment to addressing historical injustices and promoting balanced educational opportunities across different regions.
The new university is expected to enhance educational access in Ogoni land, a region that has faced significant environmental and socio-economic challenges.
This move follows the president’s recent approval of another federal university in Southern Kaduna, further underscoring his administration’s push for inclusive development.
As Bwala noted, President Tinubu’s approach reflects his belief in national unity and inclusivity, emphasizing that “there are no minority ethnicities in Nigeria.”
