• Federal Government
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• NOK University

PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS TAKEOVER OF NOK UNIVERSITY, RENAMES IT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

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  Nicolas Adekeye / 4 weeks
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Federal Government to take over Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State, and transform it into a Federal University. The private institution is now named Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State, in fulfillment of a promise made to the people of Southern Kaduna. In a statement, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, stated that Vice President Kashim Shettima said the event signifies the administration’s commitment to inclusivity and national development. “This is a great day for the country and for Kaduna State. The greater credit should go to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for driving the process and making it the first item on the agenda of the Federal Executive Council,” VP Shettima said. Nkwocha added that VP Shettima also paid tribute to those instrumental in the transition process, including General Martin Luther Agwai (rtd), Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs, and Senator Sunday Marshall. Assuring of the immediate commencement of the institution’s operations, VP Shettima said, “The President has already directed the Minister of Education to ensure that the university is captured in the 2025 budget so that by September, it can admit its first set of students.” Stanley Nkwocha stated that beyond education, VP Shettima reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to infrastructure development in Southern Kaduna, particularly in road construction. Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, thanked President Tinubu for the realisation of the dream to establish the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Southern Kaduna. Governor Sani reserved special commendations for Vice President Shettima, whom he described as a strong pillar of support for his administration and the people of Kaduna. Nkwocha stated that Senator Sunday Marshall Katung thanked President Tinubu for assenting to the establishment of the institution, saying “the positive impact of the decision will benefit millions in our region, the country and the world for generations to come.” The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the establishment of the university as a demonstration of President Tinubu’s dedication towards expanding the nation’s human capital and capacity development. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukayode, said that in pursuit of their mandate, the court had granted the institution a judgment for the final forfeiture of the entire assets of the university. Stanley Nkwocha stated that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, said the day is “a very special day to say thank you to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the great honour done to the people of Southern Kaduna.”