NUC approves two more universities for Lagos: Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of two more universities for the state.
Mr Sanwo-Olu dropped the hint at the public presentation of a book titled: Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe @60; Audacity of Resilience, on Tuesday in Lagos.
According to him, the development is timely, as it will expand access to the teeming youth who aspire for higher education.
He stressed that the two existing universities in the state were not enough to accommodate the quest for the growing number of youths seeking higher education.
The governor emphasised that education remained the only potent weapon to eradicate poverty and breach all limitations.
According to him, there is also the need to groom future leaders, as well as develop a curriculum that speaks to the needs of tomorrow.
Mr Sanwo-Olu added that Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu would henceforth become University of Science and Technology, while Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education would now merge with Michael Otedola College of Primary Education and upgraded as University of Education.
(NAN)
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