The Federal Government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University of Education. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the transition on Friday, expressing gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over one of the state’s most valued educational institutions.

The announcement was contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday, highlighting the significance of TASUED’s transition and its alignment with national educational priorities.

“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who pioneered the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr Tai Solarin, who dedicated his life to educating our children and instilling patriotic and leadership values at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying.

The President further acknowledged the Awujale of Ijebuland’s instrumental role in preventing TASUED’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment. He described the transition as a strategic move aimed at strengthening teacher education and improving instructional quality nationwide.

“With a well-developed infrastructure and academic programme, the transition requires minimal federal investment,” the statement noted.

TASUED, established in 2005 by the Ogun State Government, holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named in honour of Dr Tai Solarin, a renowned educationist and social reformer. The institution’s conversion into a federal university marks a historic milestone as the first federal tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District, which includes Ijebu and Remo areas.

With this development, TASUED joins Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, and Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, as Nigeria’s three federally owned universities dedicated to teacher education. The takeover underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education and strengthening the foundation of Nigeria’s teaching workforce.

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Abdul-Azeez, taken into custody last Saturday in Ijebu Ode, is believed to be the hitman and weapons handler for the Neo-Black Movement of Africa, commonly known as ‘Black Axe’.

According to a brief statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on his verified X account, explained that the suspect is an extra-year student at the university.

“Police arrest suspected armed robber, cultist, and kidnapper in Ogun State.

“Ogun State Police Command, on 27th January 2024 at about 2.30 am, arrested one Abdul-Azeez Ibrahim, aka Butcher, in the Ijebu Ode area.

“He is the hit man and armorer for the Neo Black Movement of Africa, aka Black Axe, in Ijebu Ode. He is an extra year student of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State”, he wrote.

Adejobi assured that the Ogun State police command would soon provide details to the media regarding the case.

Photographs of Abdul-Azeez surfaced, displaying various weapons like double-barrel guns, locally crafted English pistols, and a garment suspected to be an outfit used during the group’s operations.

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The students expressed astonishment that the school fees had surged from N65,000 to N240,000.

Returning students who were anticipating a fee of N65,000 will now need to pay N180,000, while incoming students are expected to pay N240,000, in addition to other mandatory fees.

According to reports, the Students’ Union Government (SUG) organised a protest to voice their discontent over the situation, citing that it would exacerbate the existing challenges stemming from the removal of fuel subsidies by the Federal Government.

The university has defended the tuition hike, citing it as a common occurrence nationwide during these times.

Dapo Oke, the institution’s Registrar, confirmed the peaceful nature of the protest, stating, “We had a peaceful student protest. They have presented their concerns to the university’s management, and we have received their grievances. We have urged them to channel their complaints through the appropriate channels, namely, through their union leaders. We are in the process of inviting them for necessary consultations.”

Hammed Akinjetan, the SUG President at the university, emphasised the students’ union’s responsibility to advocate for the interests of the student body.

“We firmly believe that this fee increase is unjust and imposes an unnecessary burden on students,” he emphasised.

He reiterated that education is a right that should be accessible to all and assured fellow students that the student executive is actively addressing the issue.

“In the meantime, we encourage each and every one of you to unite and reject this fee hike. We must come together as a strong and collective voice to ensure our concerns are heard.”

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The Management of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in the Ijagun area of Ogun State has shut the school following a clash between the students and people of Iwameje, the university host community.

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