President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja.
The institution named The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic will be situated in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, noted in a letter addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the institution will promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial training in line with the country’s national educational policy.
The letter was received by the office of the FCT minister on January 16, 2025.
“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 read.
Alausa further said, “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.”
He added, “Perhaps, I should add that the Ministry, at this point, encourages takeover of existing Tertiary institutions if the Minister wishes.”
According to the memo, the new polytechnic aims to promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial training.
Meanwhile, the chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has commended Tinubu for approving the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, a popular estate under the council.
In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Kingsley Madaki, Maikalangu also appreciated the FCT Minister for the role he played in making the dreams of FCT residents a reality.
Maikalangu said the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa was a dream come true and would add to the progress of the FCT residents.
He recalled that, for the first time in history, an FCT native, Zaphaniah Bitrus Jisalo, who served as a two-term member representing AMAC/Bwari Constituency in the House of Representatives, was appointed as minister.
