Nigerian Government Grants Approval for Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic
The Nigerian Government has approved the establishment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
This initiative is part of the Federal Government’s policy to ensure every state in Nigeria has at least one federal polytechnic.
A letter dated 9th January 2025, signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, confirmed this development.
The letter outlined the strategic importance of the polytechnic in advancing technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial education in the country.
The letter requested the FCT Minister to suggest locations for both the temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic within Gwarinpa.
It further stated that a Technical Team from the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) would visit the proposed sites for inspection.
Dr. Alausa explained, “The approval will be granted based on the recommendations provided in the report from the inspection team.”
He also encouraged the possibility of taking over existing tertiary institutions within the FCT, should the Minister deem it appropriate, to expedite the establishment process.
Source: myuniguide
