By Tgnews
In a landmark decision, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Federal Government to take over Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State, and transform it into a Federal University. This move comes after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of the privately-owned NOK University to the Federal Government. The institution is now named Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State, in fulfillment of a promise made to the people of Southern Kaduna.
The transformation of Nok University into a Federal University is a significant development for the people of Southern Kaduna, who have long been advocating for a federal university in the region. The new university is expected to provide access to quality education for the people of Southern Kaduna and beyond, and will play a crucial role in promoting economic development and social progress in the region.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed the development as a great day for the country and Kaduna State, praising President Tinubu for driving the process. He also acknowledged the contributions of key stakeholders, including General Martin Luther Agwai, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs, and Senator Sunday Marshall.
The President has directed the Minister of Education to ensure that the university is captured in the 2025 budget, allowing it to admit its first set of students by September
The administration has also reaffirmed its commitment to infrastructure development in Southern Kaduna, particularly in road construction. The President has directed the Minister of Education to ensure that the university is captured in the 2025 budget, allowing it to admit its first set of students by September.
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has thanked President Tinubu for realizing the dream of establishing the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Southern Kaduna. Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Kaduna South senatorial district, has expressed excitement about the positive impact of the decision, which will benefit millions in the region, the country, and the world for generations to come.
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukayode, has said that the court had granted the institution a judgment for the final forfeiture of its assets
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has described the establishment of the university as a demonstration of President Tinubu’s dedication to expanding Nigeria’s human capital and capacity development. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukayode, has said that the court had granted the institution a judgment for the final forfeiture of its assets, which will be used for the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (rtd) have also expressed their excitement and gratitude to President Tinubu for the great honor done to the people of Southern Kaduna. The establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, marks a new chapter for Southern Kaduna, and is expected to bring about significant economic and social benefits to the region.
The Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, is expected to commence operations immediately, with the President directing the Minister of Education to ensure that the university is captured in the 2025 budget. The university will provide access to quality education for the people of Southern Kaduna and beyond, and will play a crucial role in promoting economic development and social progress in the region. With the establishment of the university, the people of Southern Kaduna can look forward to a brighter future, with increased access to education, economic opportunities, and social mobility.
