President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the transformation of Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, into the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna, marking a major change in the institution’s status.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the bill upgrading Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, into the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna.
The development marks a significant change for the institution, which is expected to place greater emphasis on technological education, vocational training and skills development.
The bill was sponsored by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, as part of legislative efforts to transform the institution into a federal university.
The development was also disclosed by Daniel Amos, a member of the House of Representatives representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency in Kaduna State.
The new university is expected to strengthen opportunities for specialised education, practical skills acquisition and technical training, particularly in fields relevant to industrial development and the labour market.
The transformation is also expected to broaden the institution’s role in providing higher education and vocational training, although the practical implications will depend on the implementation of the new law.
The presidential assent marks a significant milestone in the legislative process to convert the institution from a polytechnic into a federal university.
