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The Niger State University of Education in Minna has been upgraded into a fully recognized university in the country, and is now the 63rd state-owned university in the country.
The move was spurred by the State Government’s request for the activation of the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) earlier recognition of the institution.
The NUC had officially acknowledged the establishment of Niger State University of Education, Minna, as a university in the Nigerian University System in a letter dated 8th May 2015 (Ref. No. NUC/ES/31/Vol. 69/349).
However, this recognition was subject to the incoming administration’s formal written concurrence to retain the university, a step that was not finalised by successive administrations in Niger State.
Following the State Government’s formal request, conveyed in a letter dated 20th August 2023 (Ref GHNS/S/221), which included essential strategic documents like the University Law, Academic Brief, and Physical Master Plan, the NUC revalidated the recognition.
“Effective from Thursday, 28th September 2023, Niger State University of Education, Minna, is now recognized as the 63rd state-owned university and the 270th university in the Nigerian University System,” a letter by the NUC read in part.
The Commission has assured its full support to the university and encouraged the state government to continue to partner with it for professional and technical advice which it is mandated to provide on the establishment, sustainable funding, and operation of universities.
Furthermore, relevant bodies including the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been duly notified of this development.