The Federal Government approves the establishment of Bola Tinubu Polytechnic in Abuja
The Federal Government has given approval for the establishment of a federal polytechnic in Abuja, which will be named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This development was confirmed by Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, in a letter addressed to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), dated January 9.
Alausa explained that the creation of this polytechnic aligns with the ministry’s initiative to ensure that every state in the country has a federal polytechnic.
He further stated that the project is in line with the government’s commitment to advancing technological and vocational education across Nigeria.
In the letter, the Education Minister requested the FCT Minister to propose appropriate locations in Gwarinpa for both the temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic.
Additionally, he revealed that a technical team from the Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) would be inspecting the proposed sites soon.
Alausa also mentioned that the government is open to the idea of taking over existing tertiary institutions in the FCT, provided they meet the requirements necessary for the establishment of the new polytechnic.
In a related development, the NBTE recently inaugurated an initiative aimed at revitalizing polytechnic education in the country.
Idris Bugaje, the Executive Secretary of the NBTE, emphasized the urgency of addressing challenges currently facing polytechnics in Nigeria.
Bugaje highlighted plans to enhance institutional capacity, foster collaborations with industries, and build international partnerships to strengthen the polytechnic system.
He described the polytechnic sector as a crucial driver of Nigeria’s economic development and industrial growth.