The Federal of Nigeria on Thursday Government presented provisional licences to the 20 new private universities which were recently approved by Federal Executive Council.
The licenses, which were presented to the universities on Thursday in Abuja, bring the total number of private universities in the west African country to 99.
On the other hand, the total number of universities in Nigeria is now 193.
Recall that the Federal Executive Council in February 2021, approved the establishment of 20 new private universities.
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Speaking at the presentation, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, said the approval for the establishment of these universities is a testament to the continued partnership of the federal government with the private sector towards widening access and quality of university education in Nigeria.
Adamu who was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, the minister said Nigeria needs more universities considering the population of the country.
The minister said, with the population of the country, the current number of universities is low when compared to that of other countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Russia.
He maintained that the government will continue to ensure that as quantity is increased, the quality is not compromised.
While noting that private universities have contributed to the opening up of the growth of admission, he urged the proprietors to live up to the standard, noting that quality assurance should not be compromised.
The approved universities are, Topfaith University Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom; Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara; Maranatha University, Mgbidi, Imo; Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa; Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano, Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo; Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River; Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo.
Also on the list are NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna, Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau, James Hope University, Lagos, Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, Capital City University, Kano, Ahman Pategi University, Kwara, University of Offa, Kwara.
Others are, Mewar University, Masaka, Nasarawa; Edusoko University, Bida, Niger; Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja; Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa and Anan University, Kwall, Plateau.
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