TINUBU ASSENTS TO BILL UPGRADING KADUNA POLYTECHNIC TO FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL STUDIES
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the bill upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, to the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna.
The development marks a significant change in the institution’s status and is expected to expand access to higher education, strengthen technical and vocational training, and promote skills acquisition in Nigeria.
Daniel Amos, the member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on House Services, confirmed the development in a statement.
According to Amos, the conversion will provide more opportunities for degree programmes, research and practical training, helping to prepare graduates for the demands of the labour market.
TINUBU SIGNS BILL SPONSORED BY HOUSE SPEAKER
The legislation was sponsored by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.
The new law repeals the legislation establishing the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, and upgrades the institution to the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna.
Amos commended the Speaker for his role in advancing the bill, describing the move as a demonstration of commitment to educational development and national progress.
He also expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for assenting to the legislation.
NEW UNIVERSITY TO PROMOTE TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
According to Amos, the conversion is expected to reposition technical education and improve opportunities for skills development.
The new university is expected to provide a platform for:
- Expanding degree programmes in technology and vocational studies.
- Strengthening research and innovation.
- Promoting practical and industry-relevant training.
- Equipping graduates with skills needed in the labour market.
- Improving access to higher education in Kaduna State and neighbouring communities.
The development is also expected to contribute to Nigeria’s technological and industrial growth by producing graduates with practical knowledge and relevant professional skills.
TINUBU ALSO ASSENTS TO YABA UNIVERSITY BILL
Amos disclosed that President Tinubu also assented to the bill establishing the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Yaba, Lagos.
The legislation was also sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
He described the president’s assent to the bills as evidence of the administration’s commitment to educational reform and human capital development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
REACTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT
Amos congratulated the people of Kaduna State, as well as the management, staff and students of the former Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, on the development.
He expressed optimism that the new university would expand educational opportunities and strengthen technical and vocational training across the state and surrounding communities.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR STUDENTS AND PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
The upgrade is expected to create opportunities for the institution to expand its academic offerings and research activities.
However, prospective students should note that the announcement does not provide details of new degree programmes, admission requirements, application procedures or an implementation timeline.
Applicants are therefore advised to follow official announcements from the institution for further information about its transition and future admission exercises.
The conversion is expected to strengthen technical education, support skills acquisition and improve the institution’s capacity to train graduates for Nigeria’s technological and industrial needs.