The Federal Government has approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja.
This was contained in a letter signed by the minister of education, Tunji Alausa, and addressed to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike.
Mr Alausa said the initiative aligned with the Federal Government’s plan to ensure each state in the federation has one federal polytechnic.
The letter which dated January 9 was received by the office of the FCT minister on January 16, 2025.
According to the memo, the new polytechnic aims to promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial training.
“I write to inform your Excellency that The National Policy envisaged the establishment of one Federal Polytechnic in each state of the Federation to promote Technological, Vocational and Entrepreneurial Training.
“Consequently, the Federal Government has approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic, Gwarinpa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
“In view of the above, your Excellency is kindly requested to suggest the proposed locations for the Temporary and Permanent sites in Gwarinpa for take-off,” the letter partly read.
“The Technical Team from Federal Ministry of Education (FME) and National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) would be visiting the sites to review and inspect the recommended locations, and based on the Report presented by the Team, the approval will be given.
“Perhaps, I should add that the Ministry, at this point, encourages takeover of existing Tertiary institutions of the Minister wishes,” he added.
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