Nigerian government converts Tai Solarin University of Education to federal university

The Federal Government has adopted Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode which was established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, to become a Federal University.

Penpushing reports that President Bola Tinubu gave approval for the adoption on Friday and thanked the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over the school.

The Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) was established by the administration of Otunba Gbenga Daniel and it is one of the state’s best educational assets, and holds the distinguished position as Nigeria’s first specialised university of education.

Penpushing further reports that a statement by Special Adviser to the President Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga explained that with a well-developed infrastructure and academic programme, the transition requires minimal federal investment

“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who began the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria and Dr Tai Solarin, who spent most of his life educating our children and impacting patriotic and leadership lessons in them at Mayflower School in Ikenne”, the statement said.

“It is also in honour of the Awujale of Ijebuland, who played a critical role in preventing the university’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment. Messrs Awolowo and Solarin were celebrated figures from the Eastern Senatorial District of Ogun State, encompassing Ijebu and Remo’, Tinubu emphasised

Penpushing also reports that he emphasised that the transition into a Federal University of Education is a strategic step in the Federal Government’s commitment to bolster teacher education and enhance the quality of instruction across all educational levels.

The university named after a revered activist and the founder of Mayflower School in Ikenne, as a federal institution, will be the first federally owned tertiary school in Ogun East senatorial district.

Penpushing reports that with Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED’s) new status, the Federal Government oversees three education universities which include Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education in Owerri and Adeyemi Federal University of Education in Ondo are the country’s other two universities of education.

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