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Undergraduate Updates2 min read2026-04-24

Delta State Now Has Highest Number of State Universities in Nigeria

Delta State leads the nation in the number of state-owned universities following the National Universities Commission's (NUC) approval to convert three tertiary institutions into universities. This significant development boosts t...

Azeez

Azeez

24 Apr 2026

Delta State Now Has Highest Number of State Universities in Nigeria
Key takeaways
  • Delta State leads the nation in the number of state-owned universities following the National Universities Commission's (NUC) approval to convert three tertiary institutions into universities.
  • This significant development boosts the state's educational landscape and brings its total university count to six.
  • The approval was conveyed through a letter of recognition from the Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Abubakar Rasheed, after Delta State Governor, Dr.

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