NUC Approves New University For Sokoto
The foundation of Shehu Shagari University of Education in Sokoto has been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, the NUC’s Executive Secretary, stated this while presenting Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State with a letter of recognition for the new institution during a visit to the Commission on Monday in Abuja.
Rasheed stated that the new university, which is the first of its sort in the northern region of the country and the fourth in the country, would address the educational demands of the people.
The NUC chairman said a number of private institutions would soon rise up in Sokoto State, adding that the Commission had already commenced the process of authorizing their formation, while commending the governor for his zeal for the development of the education sector.
Rasheed went on to say that the Shehu Shagari University of Education is now fully recognized as the 58th state university and the 206th university in the country, having met all of the criteria.
The National Youth Service Corps, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) would all grant the university the appropriate recognitions, he said.
“With effect from Monday 21 March 2022, the Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto, has been recognised as the 58 state-owned universities and 206 universities respectively in the Nigeria University System.
“This university is the first university of education in 19 northern states and Abuja.
“With the copy of this (recognition) letter, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been notified of the establishment of this university.”
Responding, Governor Tambuwal, who expressed delight over the approval, thanked NUC for the support extended to the existing Sokoto State University.
He said the new university, which is an upgrade of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, was put in place to meet the serious human resource needs of the state in the area of education.
Tambuwal, who presented the law, academic brief, master plan and other documents of the university to NUC, said the institution would be different from others as it would churn out graduates that are self-reliant.
“It will be an entrepreneurial base. It is a special kind of university that will focus on functional and effective education,” Tambuwal said.
