The
Federal Executive Council at its usual Wednesday meetings approved the issuance
of operating licenses to nine new private universities in Nigeria.
The
meeting was chaired by Vice-President Namadi Sambo.
Once
the operating licenses are issued, there will be 60 private universities in
Nigeria.
The
Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, addressing journalists after the council
meeting listed the new private universities as Augustine University, Ilara,
Lagos State; Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State; Christopher University,
Mowe, Ogun State; Hallmark University, Ijebu Itele, Ogun State; Kings
University, Ode Omu, Osun State; Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Orode,
Delta State; Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Ritman University, Ikot
Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State and Summit University, Offa, Kwara State.
Speaking
on the exorbitant tuition fees of private universities, the Minister of
Education, Ibrahim Shekarau, said it is not the responsibility of the federal
government to regulate fees charged since private universities are run like
other private organisations.
He
said the Federal Government would only ensure that the standard of education in
private schools are of minimum standards.
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