President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, into a federal university.
With this development, TASUED becomes the first federally owned tertiary institution in the Ogun East senatorial district.
The announcement was made on Sunday through a press release signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Founded by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED is Nigeria’s first specialised university of education, dedicated to training educators.
President Tinubu commended the Ogun State Government for facilitating the transition, describing it as a move that honours the legacies of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Dr Tai Solarin.
This is an opportunity for the Federal Government to pay tribute to Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who pioneered free education in Western Nigeria, and Dr Tai Solarin, who dedicated his life to educating young Nigerians and instilling patriotism and leadership at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” Tinubu stated.
He also acknowledged the Awujale of Ijebuland for his role in preventing the university’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment.
The transition, requiring minimal federal investment due to TASUED’s established infrastructure and academic framework, aligns with the government’s broader strategy to enhance teacher education and instructional quality nationwide.
“With this adoption, the Federal Government now manages three universities of education: TASUED, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education in Owerri, and Adeyemi Federal University of Education in Ondo,” the statement added.
This decision marks a significant milestone for Ogun State’s educational sector, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing higher education and preserving the legacies of regional icons.
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