The National Universities Commission (NUC) has revealed that Nigeria now has a total of 272 universities, comprising 62 federal, 63 state, and 148 private universities. Acting Executive Secretary, Chris Jibril Maiyaki, made this disclosure at the maiden matriculation and endowment ceremonies of El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Maiyaki noted that the dominance of private universities is a welcome development, indicating the much-needed investment in the education sector. He stated that the increase in private universities has helped address the challenge of access to university education, which has been a long-standing issue in Nigeria.
Despite the significant number of universities, Maiyaki emphasized that it is still inadequate to accommodate the over two million students seeking admission annually.
The NUC boss commended El-Amin University for its contribution to the growth of university education in Nigeria and encouraged the institution to continue providing quality education to its students.
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No fewer than about 48 matriculating students from the faculties of Law, Natural and Applied Sciences, Management, and Social Sciences were administered the Oath of Allegiance of El-Amin University Minna.
The Acting Executive Secretary NUC, thereby informed the matriculating students, that education is the bedrock of any society, saying, “As such, anyone seeking the best must be resilience”.
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According to him, “I appreciated the former First Lady and Founder of El-Amin International Schools, Dr.Maryam Babangida, for her foresight, legacies and dreams for the University. I also urge the students to adhere to the University’s standards”.
He said, “On behalf of the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian University System ( NUS) I bring warm felicitations to the Proprietor, Board of Trustees, Chairman, Governing Council, Vice-Chancellor, and other principal Officers, Staff, and Students of El-Amin University”.
He also singled out former Military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida for commendation, describing him as the Patron Emeritus of El-Amin University and adding that the former Nigerian leader dared to dream in the first place
” I extend my heartfelt commendation to you and your highly respected team. Your diligent efforts have led to the meticulous fulfillment of NUC’s stipulated Eleven eligibility criteria and fourteen-step procedure for the establishment of a Private University in Nigeria”.
Chris J. Maiyaki pointed out that General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s tenacity of purpose has resulted in the granting of provisional license to El-Amin University, adding that despite the rigoour of the process, overcoming the challenges of granting provisional license always brings joy and immense fulfillment which is certainly worthy of celebrations.
In separate remarks the Pro- Pro-Chancellor of the University, Dr. Mohammed Babangida, assured that the University will continue to produce excellent graduates, urging stakeholders including parents to prioritise quality education for their children.
‘’El-Amin School is known for the best, and the best is what has been sustaining our legacy across Africa and beyond, we promise to build on the great story and excellent narrative in our University
‘I congratulate the first Matriculants of our great University, I advise you not to relent in your pursuits for excellence in your career at this our university,’ on our part as the Management and staff of the University promise to make your learning at El-Amin University memorable’, Mohammed Babangida, declared.
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Similarly, in their remarks, Hon. Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad, and the Pro-Chancellor Abdulkadir Kure University of Education Minna, Prof. Mohammed Kuta Yahaya enjoined the students to work hard to make the University the most sought-after in Nigeria and beyond, as well as making their parents and guardians proud of them.
Meanwhile, the Matriculation Oath of allegiance to the El-Amin University, Minna on the 48 Matriculating students from the faculties of Applied and Natural Sciences, Law, Management, and Social Sciences was administered to them by the University’s Registrar, Mrs. V. N. Kolo at the university’s auditorium.
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