President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State. The approval comes amid ongoing discussions about the resumption of oil extraction in Ogoniland.
The bill for the new university was signed into law by Tinubu on Monday.
This development was announced by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, highlighting the government's commitment to advancing environmental education and addressing ecological concerns in the region.
During the signing ceremony at the State House, Abuja, the presidential aide said Mr Tinubu said the establishment of the university will further empower Ogoni indigenes and provide more opportunities for participation and development.
“Today marks a significant milestone in our national journey towards environmental justice, education and sustainable development.
“The Ogoni (people) have been at the forefront of our development and agitation and have suffered enough environmental degradation,” Mr Tinubu said.
Continuing, the president said: “It is more than the creation of a university. It is the reaffirmation of our unwavering commitment to the people of Ogoni, the Niger Delta, and the entire nation as a whole.