The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, began legislative consideration of a bill seeking to amend the Nigerian Army University Establishment Act, 2025 (SB. 883), aimed at strengthening the administrative and financial structure of the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB).
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South), passed its first reading during plenary, signaling the start of formal legislative work on the proposed amendment.
According to the bill’s sponsor, the amendment seeks to enhance the operational framework of NAUB without altering its existing status as a military-owned institution.
The proposal follows extensive consultations by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, the Governing Council, and key stakeholders, including Sen. Ndume, the institution’s founder and former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), among others who played crucial roles in establishing and sustaining the institution.
Stakeholders noted that the amendment will finally put to rest debates surrounding the university’s ownership and identity. They emphasized that the intent is to consolidate NAUB’s role as a specialized center for military research, science, and innovation rather than to alter its military character or affiliation.
Speaking after the presentation, Sen. Ndume reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that NAUB remains a beacon of academic excellence under the Nigerian Army’s supervision.
He said the proposed legislative refinements would “enhance administrative efficiency, promote academic stability, and ensure sustainable funding mechanisms.”
Established in 2018, the Nigerian Army University, Biu, has become a center of excellence in science, technology, and innovation, with a focus on defense and security studies. The institution trains both military and civilian students, contributing to capacity development and national defense research.
The bill will proceed to second reading, where senators will debate its general principles before referral to the relevant committee for further legislative action.
With this development, the Senate’s consideration of the amendment bill marks a major step toward consolidating NAUB’s institutional framework and reinforcing its strategic importance within Nigeria’s educational and security landscape.
