The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to speedily assent to the bill establishing the Federal University of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State.
The appeal was made during the union’s monthly congress held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the NUJ Press Centre in Alagbaka, Akure.
The well-attended gathering was presided over by the State Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite.
In a communique issued at the end of the meeting, the congress applauded the National Assembly for the swift passage of the bill, describing the proposed university as a strategic institution that would not only improve access to tertiary education in the region but also boost technological advancement and youth empowerment.
The union emphasized the importance of the university in positioning Ondo State as a hub for digital innovation and urged the federal government to ensure the immediate take-off of the institution once the bill is signed into law.
Aside from education-related issues, the congress also touched on national and state matters, including politics, the economy, security, agriculture, and the welfare of journalists.
The union commended the National Executive Council of the NUJ, led by Comrade Alhassan Yahya, for the successful celebration of the NUJ’s 70th anniversary and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical and responsible journalism.
The congress also expressed concern over the growing number of out-of-school children in Ondo State, especially those believed to have migrated from northern Nigeria. It urged both the state and federal governments to urgently develop programs that would integrate these children into the formal education system.
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