- Tinubu signs bill: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State.
- Renewed Hope agenda: The move aligns with the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope agenda, which prioritizes correcting past inequalities and building inclusive institutions.
- National development and unity: The establishment of the university is part of the President’s efforts to fulfill his mandate for national development and unity.
- Previous approval: The Senate had previously passed a bill to establish the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State, back in March 2022.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State. This move is part of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope agenda, which aims to correct past inequalities and build inclusive institutions for balanced national development .
According to Bwala Daniel, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, the establishment of the university is a significant step towards fulfilling the President’s mandate for national development and unity.
The Federal University of Environmental Technology is expected to provide academic and professional programs focused on environmental technology and research. This development follows the recent approval of a federal university in the Southern Kaduna district of Kaduna State.
It’s worth noting that the Senate had previously passed a bill to establish the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State, back in March 2022 . The signing of the bill by President Tinubu marks a significant milestone in the establishment of the university.
