NUC Approves Aeronautics, Aerospace Varsity For Ebonyi

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the Ebonyi State University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, Ezza, Ebonyi State.

Presenting the letter of recognition to the Governor of Ebonyi State, Mr. Francis Nwifuru in Abuja yesterday, the executive secretary of the commission, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu stated that the university would only commence operations after an assessment of its facilities.

He said the commission would continue to support the university to achieve its objective.

“The National Universities Commission will continue to provide the necessary guidance and support to ensure that the Ebonyi State University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, as a university, attains its full potential.

“We expect that it will adhere strictly to the guidelines set forth for party assurance, curriculum development, and the overall management of academic programs,” he said.

Professor Ribadu advised the Ebonyi State government to give equal attention to the three state-owned institutions and rotate TETFund interventions to ensure standards and overall development of the universities.