The federal government of Nigeria has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, as a federal university, making it the first federally owned tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District.
TASUED which was founded in 2005 by the Ogun state government,was named after the late Tai Solarin, who was a renowned educator and author.
The President, Bola Tinibu on Friday, March 7, has however approved the adoption of the institution as a Federal University.
With TASUED’s new federal status, it joins Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education in Owerri and Adeyemi Federal University of Education in Ondo as Nigeria’s three federal universities dedicated to education.
This was made known in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday, March 9.
The statement partly reads: “The Federal Government has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University.
“Established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED holds the distinguished position as Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named after Dr Tai Solarin, a revered activist and the founder of Mayflower School in Ikenne.
“As a federal institution, TASUED will be the first federally owned tertiary school in Ogun East senatorial district. With a well-developed infrastructure and academic programme, the transition requires minimal federal investment.
“President Tinubu approved the adoption on Friday and thanked the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over the school, one of the state’s best educational assets.
“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”, President Tinubu said.”
Source: X | DOlusegun