Bill to establish Nigerian Army University considered by Senate

In a bid to make education cut across all fields, the Senate Committee on Army, on Tuesday, considered a bill for the establishment of Nigerian Army University, at Biu local government area of Borno State (NAUB).

The bill, which was presented by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, according to the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, was held in order to weigh the option of creating the university that was earlier signed by the President.

Buratai praised the committee members for their unwavering support towards ensuring the creation of the institution, which would address the critical need for education in different specialized fields.

The University, which is proposed to be established in Borno state, according to him is one of the Nigerian Army’s effort in the pursuit of winning the hearts and minds of the society and a remarkable milestone in promoting excellent civil-Military relations.

He added that all Nigerians would have the right and opportunity to pursue their academic learning in the University.

He therefore thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the establishment of the university in 2018.