The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba, as the 62nd state universities and the 265th universities in the country.
The Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, made this known in Abuja on Monday, when the State Governor, Yahaya Bello paid him a visit.
Rasheed said that the commission had on June 19, received a letter on the formal presentation of gazetted documents establishing the university.
“I write on behalf of the NUC to inform his excellency that with effect from June 26, 2023, Kogi State University, Kabba has been established as the 62nd state universities and 265th university in Nigeria.
“NUC pledges its support to the university as we urge you to take full advantage of the institution.
