Kogi
Kabba Kogi Varsity gets NUC approval, takes off with 25 courses
The National Universities Commission (NUC), which regulates operations the nation’s universities, has approved the 25 courses for the new Kogi State University, Kabba, for its take-off.
The approval paves for the commencement of students’ admission into the institution towards the take off of academic activities.
The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman, Okun Area Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, disclosed this at a special thanksgiving service held at ECWA Church, Kabba.
Oba Owoniyi said Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello informed him that contractors were at work at the university campus to prepare it for the commencement of academic activities.
The Governor, according to the traditional ruler, also gave assurance of his administration’s commitment towards ensuring the smooth take off of the institution before the new government assumes office next month.
Towards that end, he said a special allocation of N200 million per month has been approved for the university and that disbursement has taken off with immediate effect.
Governor Bello, the monarch said, further gave assurance of his unwavering support for the institution even after the end of his tenure.
He said the establishment of the university was government’s well considered answer to yearnings of the people of Okunland for higher education.
Oba Owoniyi appealed to stakeholders to support the institution to enable it raise its head among its peers.
He also thanked the Okun people for ensuring that peace reigned in Okunland before, during, and after the recent governorship election in the state.
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