House of Representatives Moves to Establish Bola Tinubu University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The House of Representatives has initiated a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight others, the bill aims to promote Nigerian languages and cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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• Advance learning and higher education in Nigerian languages<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Develop academic and professional programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Produce socially mature individuals with language skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Foster national development through language preservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  The proposed university will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Offer diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate research programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Conduct research and outreach programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Collaborate with institutions involved in Nigerian language training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Provide sound basic training for language development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Presidential Involvement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The President will serve as the university’s Visitor, required to visit the institution every five years. The President also has the power to remove council members, except the pro-chancellor and vice-chancellor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bill Provisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Section 1(2) outlines the university’s mandate, including teaching, research, and community service<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Section 14(2) requires the President’s periodic visitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Section 15(1) allows the President to remove council members on grounds of misconduct or inability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Next Steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The bill is expected to undergo a second reading in the coming weeks.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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