Here Are The First University And Polytechnic That Were Established In Nigeria

After finishing secondary school, many students in the Federal Republic of Nigeria typically enrol in a university or polytechnic. It should be noted that postsecondary education helps students get ready for the workforce. Nigeria now has a large number of tertiary institutions. However, let’s carefully note which polytechnics and universities were founded in Nigeria earlier.

• Nigeria’s first university

The University of Ibadan was founded in 1948, according to The Vanguard News. The historic city of Ibadan is where this school is situated. The Institution of Ibadan was the first university to be founded in Nigeria, according to an article in the Punch Newspaper.

• Nigeria’s first polytechnic institution

According to The Daily Post, the first tertiary institution to be founded in Nigeria was the Yaba College of Technology. This school, which was founded in 1947, is situated in Lagos State. The school is a polytechnic.

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