President BOLA TINUBU yesterday in Abuja, signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) in Ogoni, Rivers State and pledged more support for the community.
In a statement by the President’s spokesperson, BAYO ONANUGA, the president noted that Ogoni town of Tai will host the university, revealing that the establishment of the university will further empower Ogoni citizens and provide more opportunities for participation and development.
President TINUBU stated that Ogoni have been at the forefront of his development and agitation and have suffered enough environmental degradation, affirming that the university will “serve as a centre of excellence, equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and skill to tackle present environmental challenges, drive clean energy solutions and contribute to thenational sustainable economic development.
He also thanked the National Assembly, particularly the Senate and House of Representatives leadership, for properly considering the bill, while urge all the stakeholders, traditional institutions, the academic community, the private sector, partners and all other youth to embrace this University as a beacon of knowledge, unity and progress.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Education, TUNJI ALAUSA, was quoted to have said that the University will prioritise interdisciplinary programmes in environmental science, clean energy, and sustainable technology, equipping students to tackle regional and national ecological issues.
