Tinubu Upgrades Nasarawa Federal Polytechnic To Specialised University
President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into a specialized university focused on mining, engineering, and technology. This initiative is part of the administration's broader strategy to leverage Nigeria's solid mineral resources and improve technical education.
Why it matters
The upgrade reflects a policy shift toward specialized tertiary education aimed at driving industrialization and economic growth through human capital development.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, noted that the upgrade is in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening technical education, developing human capital, and unlocking Nigeria’s vast solid minerals potential.
The approval followed a proposal by Senator Ahmed Aliyu, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, who made a case for the establishment of a specialised institution to harness Nasarawa State’s comparative advantage in the solid minerals sector and support Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda.
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