The Federal Executive Council chaired by Vice President Namadi Sambo today approved the establishment of nine new private Universities in Nigeria. Four of the newly accredited universities are set to be established in Ogun State; including one belonging to popular Chrisland Schools, and one belonging to Pentecostal Church Mountain of Fire Ministries.The new Universities are; The Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State; Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State; Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State; Hallmark University, Ijebu Itele, Ogun State; Kings University, Ode Omu, Osun State; Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Orode, Delta State; Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State and Summit University, Offa, Kwara State.
When the licenses are issued, it will bring to 60 the total number of private Universities in Nigeria.
