By limiting licenses to institutions with the requisite financial and academic resources, this decision contributes to initiatives to improve the calibre and sustainability of private universities.
There are currently 149 private universities in Nigeria in addition to 129 federal and state universities. Even though private universities make up more than half of all universities, they only admit less than 10% of students. This figure, Dr. Alausa underlined, highlights the pressing need to control the expansion of private schools in order to guarantee that they fulfil the requirements for high-quality education.
The Minister emphasised the significance of private universities developing sufficient capacity and making noteworthy contributions to the education sector in order to address these issues. He added that new rules would be put in place to guarantee that operational licenses are only given to institutions that are prepared to provide programs that are in line with national development priorities.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) was also instructed by the Minister to examine all pending applications for new private universities in order to determine their viability. Only institutions that can meet the demands of education in the twenty-first century will be approved thanks to this review. In an effort to raise the general calibre and sustainability of private universities, the rules governing their establishment are also being revised.
The one-year moratorium, which could be prolonged if needed, will give enough time for these important reforms to be finished, guaranteeing the stability and sustainability of Nigeria’s higher education system.
Folasade Boriowo
Public Relations & Press Director
CREDIT: ALLSCHOOLL, Allschoolabs
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