Tinubu establishes Federal University of Science and Technology Established in Epe

President Bola Tinubu has officially signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Science and Technology in Epe, Lagos State.

The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session on Thursday.

Akpabio confirmed that the President had given his assent to the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe (Establishment) Bill, 2025.

Following the bill’s passage by the Senate, an authenticated version was sent to the Presidency for approval. Two certified copies of the signed document have since been returned to the National Assembly, finalising the institution’s legal foundation.

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The new university is set to focus on science and technology disciplines to drive national innovation and development.

Its curriculum will feature courses such as Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, and Civil Engineering, along with specialised fields like Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science.

This initiative aims to enhance Nigeria’s technological capabilities and support its expanding digital economy.

The approval is notable as it comes just months after the Federal Executive Council, under President Tinubu’s leadership, implemented a seven-year moratorium on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. However, the Epe institution was treated as a special case, recognized for its potential to advance technical education and innovation within Lagos State and across the country.