The Federal Government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University.
With TASUED’s adoption, the Federal Government now oversees three specialised universities of education across Nigeria. The two others are Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education in Owerri and Adeyemi Federal University of Education in Ondo State.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s appreciation to the Ogun State government. He thanked the state for inviting the Federal Government to take over what he described as one of its best educational assets.
President Tinubu highlighted TASUED’s transition as a strategic step in strengthening teacher education and improving teaching quality at all educational levels.
“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who began the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr. Tai Solarin, who dedicated his life to educating children and fostering patriotism at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” he stated.
A Symbol of Educational Legacy
President Tinubu further added, “It is also in honour of the Awujale of Ijebuland, who played a key role in preventing the university’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment. Awolowo and Solarin were celebrated figures from the Eastern Senatorial District of Ogun State, which includes Ijebu and Remo.”
The President noted that TASUED’s existing infrastructure and academic programmes would reduce the Federal Government’s investment requirements for the institution.
Established in 2005 by the Ogun State Government, TASUED holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s first specialised university of education.
Named after Dr. Tai Solarin, a renowned activist and founder of Mayflower School, it is now the first federally owned tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District.
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