The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued provisional licences to four new private universities following Federal Executive Council’s approval for establishment of the universities during its meeting on 9 January, 2019.
The Executive Secretary, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, has enjoined Vice-Chancellors of federal universities to uphold the sanctity and good reputation of the Nigerian University System by applying themselves fully to the rules of engagement as prescribed by INEC for all university officials who would be participating in the 2019 electoral duties.
Former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan and Chairman, NUC Skills Development Advisory Committee, Professor Olufemi Bamiro has called for the establishment of National Skills Development Agency (SDAC) to address the Skills gaps bedeviling the nation in critical sectors of the economy.