FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY KOROMA SAAKPENWA TAI OGONI ESTABLISHMENT ACT
Act · Environment
An Act establishes the Federal University of Environment and Technology in Koroma/Saakpenwa, Tai Ogoni, Rivers State, for environmental sciences and technology education. It targets students interested in environmental science and related fields. The act promotes sustainability and addresses environmental challenges in the Niger Delta.
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology in Koroma/Saakpenwa, Tai Ogoni, Rivers State, focused on environmental sciences and technology education.
Who Does It Target?
Students interested in environmental science, ecology, environmental technology, and related fields.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide specialized environmental education, promote environmental sustainability, and address environmental challenges in the Niger Delta and Nigeria.
Key Features
Environmental Focus: Specialized programs in environmental science, management, and technology Niger Delta Location: Strategic placement in the environmentally sensitive Ogoni area Sustainability: Research programs addressing environmental degradation and remediation
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Signed into law; establishment ongoing Coverage: Rivers State and nationwide enrollment Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Admission through JAMB upon full operationalization.
Impact & Metrics
Will contribute to environmental research and remediation efforts in the Niger Delta.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Act 2007, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment, Etc.) Act 2011. Aligns with the Paris Agreement commitments and UNESCO-IHE guidelines on environmental engineering education.