Senate to suspend bills for new universities in line with FG policy

The Senate has directed its committees and the Clerk to suspend the processing of bills seeking the establishment of new universities and other tertiary institutions, in line with the Federal Government’s policy.
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, announced the directive during plenary on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to respect the government’s decision to halt the establishment of additional tertiary institutions.
Bamidele said the policy was aimed at strengthening existing universities and other institutions before considering the creation of new ones.
He urged the Clerk of the Senate to inform lawmakers about the directive and advised relevant committees, particularly those on educa...