President Bola Tinubu has approved the adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, as a federal university, making it the first federally owned tertiary institution in the Ogun East senatorial district
The announcement was made in a press release on Sunday, signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED is Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. Tinubu expressed appreciation to the state government for allowing the Federal Government to take over one of its premier educational institutions, stating that the move pays tribute to the legacies of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Dr Tai Solarin.
“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who began the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr Tai Solarin, who spent most of his life educating our children and instilling patriotic and leadership lessons in them at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” Tinubu said.
The President also acknowledged the Awujale of Ijebuland’s role in preventing TASUED’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment.
The transition requires minimal federal investment due to the university’s well-developed infrastructure and academic programmes. It aligns with the government’s broader strategy to enhance teacher education and improve instructional quality nationwide.
“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 marks a significant milestone for Ogun State’s education sector, reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing higher learning while honouring regional icons, the release concluded.
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