FG Approves Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education in Kano State

NUC approved the upgrade of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, to a University of Education,

FG Approves Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education in Kano State
FG Approves Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education in Kano State

The National Universities Commission NUC on Tuesday approved the upgrade of  Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, to a University of Education, FG Approves Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education in Kano State.

The Governor of  Kano State Abdullahi Ganduje on Tuesday in Abuja received a letter of recognition of the institution as a university from the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof Abubakar Rasheed, Information gathered by myschoolnews revealed that Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education is  61st state-owned  and 221st in the entire Nigerian university system.

The NUC Executive Secretary commended the governor for the initiative of establishing the university, saying the institution would go a long way in meeting the education needs of the state.

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Rasheed said the NUC was impressed by the various documents presented to it by the Kano  State government on the new university, adding that with its approval, other relevant federal government agencies would now accord it recognition as a full-fledged university.

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“Having met the requirements, consequent upon the receipt of your letter and the formal presentation of necessary documents, I write on behalf of the NUC, that with effect from Tuesday, 14 February 2023, Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education is recognised as the 61st state and 221st university in Nigeria.