The Federal Government has approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Leading reporters reports that the proposed institution is expected to promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial training.
This is according to a letter dated January 9, 2025, and addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
In the letter, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated that the initiative is in line with the Federal Government’s plan to ensure each state in the federation has one federal polytechnic. The letter was received by the office of the FCT minister on January 16, 2025.
The Minister of Education has requested Wike to suggest proposed locations for the temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic in Gwarinpa. A technical team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education will visit the sites to review and inspect the recommended locations.
The letter reads:
“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.
“2. Consequently, the Federal Government has approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic, Gwarinpa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
“3. 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.
“4. In addition, 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.
“5. Perhaps, I should add that the Ministry, at this point encourages takeover of existing Tertiary institutions if the Minister wishes.
“6. Please, accept the assurances of my esteem regards.”