FG Warns VCs, Provosts, Rectors Over Unapproved Satellite Campuses

The Federal Government has cautioned Vice-Chancellors, Provosts, and Rectors of tertiary institutions against operating unapproved satellite campuses. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, stated that any institution found violating this directive would face strict sanctions.

The Minister directed the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) to ensure that all satellite campuses are established with prior approval. Institutions must meet academic, strategic, and infrastructural requirements before setting up new campuses.

Dr. Alausa expressed concerns that the proliferation of unapproved satellite campuses undermines the integrity, quality, and sustainability of Nigeria's tertiary education system. He emphasized that diverting resources to inadequately equipped satellite campuses is counterproductive and detrimental to educational standards.

The Minister warned that non-compliance would attract disciplinary measures. The Federal Ministry of Education remains committed to upholding the standards of higher education in Nigeria, ensuring that every expansion is strategically planned, well-resourced, and aligned with national development goals.