By Ngozi Nwankwo
Federal Government has approved conversion of four Colleges of Education to Federal Universities of Education, the establishment of two Federal Universities of Agriculture, two Federal Universities of Medical and Health Sciences and five Colleges of Education.
President Bola Tinubu gave the approval to demonstrate his administration’s commitment in ensuring continuity governance and policy consistency.
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As contained in the press statement issued by the Asst. Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Obilor- Duru Augustina Okechi on behalf of the Minister of Education, the tertiary institutions included,
Federal Universities: The Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State, Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State
“Colleges of Education converted to Federal Universities of Education: Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo State
“Colleges of Education: Federal College of Education, Ilawe Ekiti, Ekiti State, Federal College of Education, Ididep, Ibiono, Akwa Ibom State, Federal College of Education (Technical), Yauri, Kebbi State”.