The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN), has said that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has established 67 new higher institutions in the past two years.
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Fagbemi disclosed this on Thursday while delivering a lecture titled “The Intersection of Law, Digital Technology and Human Resourcefulness in Transforming University Education in Nigeria,” as part of the activities for the 9th convocation ceremony of the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State.
He explained that the newly established institutions focus on specialised fields such as agriculture, environment, health sciences, sports, and technology, demonstrating strategic alignment between university development and national economic diversification objectives.
“It is noteworthy that in August this year, following an extensive review of tertiary education, President Tinubu placed a moratorium on the establishment of new universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education,” Fagbemi said.
“The move responds to widespread under-enrolment and resource allocation challenges in existing institutions, with some operating far below capacity. By pausing expansion, the government aims to improve quality, strengthen facilities, and raise academic standards to ensure Nigerian graduates remain competitive globally,” he added.
The Minister emphasised that transforming Nigerian university education requires collective responsibility beyond individual institutions or government agencies. He noted that the government must provide enabling policy frameworks and strategic leadership to achieve the desired transformation in the education sector.
“Universities must embrace change while preserving their essential functions. Students must engage actively in their education. Society must support educational excellence while holding institutions accountable,” Fagbemi stressed.
He highlighted that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has placed education, digital economy development, and human capital advancement at the centre of national development strategy.
According to Fagbemi, the administration’s policy framework recognises that Nigeria’s demographic advantage can only be realised through strategic investments in educational excellence and innovation, preparing citizens for productive participation in the global economy.
He added that the administration’s commitment to educational transformation extends beyond infrastructure development to encompass systematic reforms in curriculum, technology integration, and institutional capacity building.
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