President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of another Federal University in Enugu State. The new institution signed into law by the president is the Federal University of Agriculture, Ako-Nike, Enugu State.
The bill establishing the University was signed into law on Tuesday by President Tinubu, NewsBits learnt. This came after it’s passage by the 10th National Assembly. Member representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency, Prof Paul Nnamchi, is behind the bill.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the lawmaker declared, “On behalf of the people of Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency, I sincerely thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for signing into law the Bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture, Ako-Nike, Enugu.
“This is a transformative milestone for our constituency, the South East, and Nigeria at large. The university will serve as a centre for agricultural innovation, rural empowerment, and academic excellence, unlocking new pathways for food security, job creation, and national development.
“President Tinubu’s assent reflects visionary leadership and a firm commitment to inclusive governance. It affirms that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, even historically overlooked communities are now being given strategic opportunities to thrive.
“The people of Ako-Nike, and indeed all of Enugu East/Isi-Uzo, receive this with deep gratitude and renewed faith in Nigeria’s future. We also thank the National Assembly and all supporting stakeholders who made this dream possible.
“Ako-Nike is now more than a place of fertile soil; it is a growing hub of knowledge, hope, and national purpose”. Nnamchi said.
NewsBits recalls that under the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari, Federal Polytechnic Ohodo was also established in Enugu State.
