NUC approves 25 courses for Kogi State University

The regulatory body, National Universities Commission (NUC), has approved the 25 courses presented to it by the new Kogi State University, Kabba, for its takeoff.

The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman, Okun Area Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, made this known at a special Thanksgiving service held at ECWA Church, Kabba.

This development has opened the door for the commencement of student admissions to the institution, marking the precursor to the kickoff of academic activities.

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Oba Owoniyi said the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, informed him that contractors were at work at the university campus to prepare it for the commencement of academic activities.

The governor, according to the traditional ruler, also gave assurance of his administration’s commitment to ensuring the smooth takeoff of the institution before the new government assumes office next month.

Towards that end, he said a special allocation of N200 million per month has been approved for the university, and that disbursement has taken off with immediate effect.

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The monarch also said that Governor Bello further gave assurance of his unwavering support for the institution even after the end of his tenure.

Oba Owoniy said the establishment of the university was the government’s well-considered answer to the yearnings of the people of Okunland for higher education, he also appealed to stakeholders to support the institution to enable it to raise its head among its peers.

He thereafter thanked the Okun people for ensuring that peace reigned in Okunland before, during, and after the recent governorship election in the state.