The National Universities Commission has recognized the Ebonyi state University of ICT,Science and Technology as the 278 university in Nigeria.
Presenting the provisional license of the University to Governor Francis Nwifuru in Abuja, NUC Executive Secretary, Prof Abdullahi Ribadu however noted that the university will only commence academic activities after the necessary resource verification.
Prof Ribadu further urged the state government to ensure adequate budgetary provision for the smooth take off of the new ivory tower.
Elated Governor Nwifuru in his remarks commended the NUC for the recognition of the new state University assuring adequate budgetary provisions by the state government .
The Governor said the establishment of the university will create more admission opportunities for qualified students seeking Tertiary education in Nigeria.
The Ebonyi state university of ICT, Science and Technology is recognized by the NUC as the 66 state University in Nigeria.