The Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of Abubakar Abdulsalami University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa, Niger as the 65th state university and 277th in Nigeria.

The certificate of recognition was presented to Gov. Umaru Bago by the Pro-Chancellor of Abdulkadir Kure University Minna, Prof. Muhammad Kuta-Yahaya in Minna on Tuesday.

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The governor appreciated Kuta-Yahaya for the good work he has been doing for the state, especially in the education sector.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment towards revamping the sector.