The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially acknowledged the conversion of Niger State University of Education, Minna, from a specialized institution to a conventional university. This transformation, started with the revalidation of the university by the NUC on September 28, 2023 as the 63rd state-owned university and the 270th university in the Nigerian University System.
According to a statement made available to The Guardian by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Media and Strategy, Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, who is the visitor to Abdulkadir Kure University, had on January 3, 2024 inaugurated the pioneer Governing Council and management of the rechristened university, with Prof. Kuta Yahaya and Prof. MA Paiko as pioneer Pro-Chancellor and Vice Chancellor, respectively.
The statement noted that the NUC received a communication, dated December 29, 2023, from the Office of the Governor, notifying the Commission about the renaming of the university after an illustrious son of Niger State, Abdulkadir Kure, for his impactful contributions to education, healthcare, and infrastructure, including the establishment of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai.
The statement added that the development was supported by the Niger State House of Assembly through appropriate legislative action and subsequent assent by the Governor.
In his response, the Acting Executive Secretary applauded the visionary leadership of Governor Bago especially the huge financial commitment for the take-off of the University and pledged continuous support and assistance to the vision of the Niger State Government for the growth and development of Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna.
To ensure a seamless transition, he further informed the Governor that the notice have been sent to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for further necessary action.
