By There was widespread celebration across Nigeria on Monday evening after President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management.
The approval came alongside 10 other new private universities, all given the green light during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House in Abuja.
For Isaac Balami University, the approval marks the end of a four-year wait, a period during which its application faced several delays. The news triggered excitement, particularly among Nigerian youth who have benefited from the generosity and mentorship of Comrade Isaac Balami over the years.
Balami, a well-known aviation expert and youth advocate, has long championed education and skills development in the aviation sector, making his university a highly anticipated addition to Nigeria’s educational landscape.
Many see the university’s approval not just as a win for Balami, but also as a major boost for Nigeria’s aviation industry, which has struggled with gaps in specialized training and management education.
With the university now officially approved, preparations are expected to accelerate ahead of its formal opening, with thousands of young Nigerians eager to pursue careers in aviation and management at the new institution.
