The Federal Government has officially taken over the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, elevating it to a Federal University of Education.
Founded in 2005 by the Ogun State Government, TASUED stands as Nigeria’s first specialized university of education and is now the first federally owned tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District.
The development follows President Bola Tinubu’s approval on Friday, as announced by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Sunday.
Tinubu expressed gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to adopt the institution, describing it as one of the state’s best educational assets.
According to the President, the transition honors the legacy of Dr. Tai Solarin, the late human rights activist and educationist who founded Mayflower School in Ikenne.
He also acknowledged Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s contributions to free education in Western Nigeria and praised the Awujale of Ijebuland for his role in preventing TASUED’s closure in 2012.
“This is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who pioneered the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr. Tai Solarin, who dedicated his life to educating children and instilling leadership values at Mayflower School,” Tinubu stated.
The transition is expected to require minimal federal investment due to TASUED’s well-developed infrastructure and academic structure.
The move aligns with the Federal Government’s broader strategy to strengthen teacher education and improve instructional quality nationwide.
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