NUC Approves Establishment of University of Innovation, Science & Technology in Imo

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the institution of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology in Imo State, marking a serious milestone in the state’s larger training growth.

With this approval, Imo State now has a complete of eight federal and state-owned universities, contributing to the nationwide depend of 70 state universities throughout Nigeria.

Governor Hope Uzodimma acquired the official approval letter from NUC Executive Secretary Abdullahi Ribadu on the fee’s headquarters in Abuja. Ribadu counseled the state authorities for its imaginative and prescient and urged the brand new college to uphold excessive tutorial requirements and foster a strong analysis tradition.

“The university should be built on standards — with quality research, the expansion of knowledge, and active engagement with industry and society,” Ribadu mentioned. He added that the establishment should stay student-focused and supply modern programmes that equip graduates to make significant contributions to their communities and workplaces.

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The NUC confirmed that the approval takes quick impact, permitting the college to start full tutorial actions as soon as its administrative and tutorial constructions are in place.

Governor Uzodimma described the popularity as a “significant stride” in his administration’s efforts to increase entry to high quality training and empower younger Nigerians with digital, modern, and entrepreneurial abilities.

He famous that the college was conceived as a hub for innovation and job creation, with deliberate collaborations and mentorship alternatives involving the University of California, Berkeley.