President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, into a federal university, making it the first federally owned higher institution in the Ogun East senatorial district.
The announcement was made in a press release on Sunday, signed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Founded by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s first specialized university of education.
President Tinubu expressed his gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over one of the state’s premier educational institutions.
He emphasized that the move honors the legacies of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Dr. Tai Solarin.
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“This is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honor Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who pioneered the free education program in Western Nigeria, and Dr. Tai Solarin, who dedicated much of his life to educating children and instilling leadership and patriotism at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” Tinubu stated.
The President also recognized the Awujale of Ijebuland’s efforts in preventing the university’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment.
This transition requires minimal federal investment due to TASUED’s already advanced infrastructure and academic programs.
It aligns with the Federal Government’s plan to enhance teacher education and improve instructional quality across the country.
“With this adoption, the Federal Government now oversees three universities of education: TASUED, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education in Owerri, and Adeyemi Federal University of Education in Ondo,” the statement added.
The decision represents a significant milestone for the educational development of Ogun State and underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to enhancing higher education while honoring the legacies of regional icons, the release concluded.
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