The federal government has approved the creation of a new polytechnic in Abuja, to be named Bola Tinubu Polytechnic.
This decision was announced by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, in a letter sent to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on January 9.
The move is part of a nationwide effort to ensure each state has a federal polytechnic.
The polytechnic will focus on vocational and technical training, aligning with the government’s plans to boost education in these fields.
The FCT minister has been asked to recommend locations in Gwarinpa for both temporary and permanent campuses.
A technical team from the Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) will conduct inspections.
The government has also expressed willingness to convert existing tertiary institutions in the FCT into the new polytechnic if they meet required standards.
Meanwhile, the NBTE has launched a foundation aimed at addressing challenges faced by polytechnics, including improving capacity, fostering industry collaboration, and building global partnerships.
