A LAW TO ESTABLISH THE FIRST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, IBADAN, OYO STATE
Act · Education
An Act establishes the First Technical University in Ibadan, focusing exclusively on technical and applied sciences education. It targets students and staff in southwestern Nigeria seeking technical training. The university aims to produce skilled engineers and scientists for national development.
A LAW TO ESTABLISH THE FIRST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, IBADAN, OYO STATE
What Is This Policy?
An Oyo State law establishing the First Technical University, Ibadan (Tech-U) as Nigeria's first university specifically focused exclusively on technical and applied sciences education.
Who Does It Target?
Students seeking technical university education in southwestern Nigeria Academic and administrative staff of Tech-U The National Universities Commission (NUC) for accreditation Oyo State Government as proprietor
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide an exclusively technology-focused university education to produce practical engineers, scientists, and technologists needed for Nigeria's industrialisation.
Key Features
Technical Focus: Tech-U offers only STEM-related programmes with no arts, social sciences, or management degrees. Practical Education: Strong emphasis on hands-on, workshop, and laboratory-based learning. Industry Linkage: University designed with strong industry partnerships for internships and research. State Ownership: Tech-U is a state university established by Oyo State and accredited by NUC.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — Tech-U is operational Coverage: Oyo State; national student intake Beneficiaries: STEM students; Oyo State; national technical capacity Funding: Oyo State Government; student fees
How to Access
Apply through JAMB UTME for science and engineering programmes Meet science subject O'Level requirements Register and pay fees upon admission Application method: Apply through JAMB at https://www.jamb.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.tech-u.edu.ng Contact: First Technical University, Ibadan
Legal Framework
Enacted by the Oyo State House of Assembly under the legislative powers of states vested by the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The First Technical University, Ibadan (Tech-U) Law is the principal statute. Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act (which must accredit all university programmes), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011, and the National Policy on Education. Aligns with the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy on technical education.