Upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, to the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology has been approved by President Bola Tinubu to strengthen technical education and Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, to the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa, in a move aimed at strengthening technical education and accelerating the development of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.
The approval forms part of the administration’s commitment to developing human capital, advancing specialised education and unlocking the country’s vast mineral resources to support industrialisation.
According to a statement, the decision followed a proposal by Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, who advocated the establishment of a specialised university to leverage Nasarawa State’s comparative advantage in solid minerals and contribute to Nigeria’s industrial growth.
Under the presidential directive, the new university will offer world-class education, research and innovation in mining, engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy, manufacturing and emerging technologies.
The institution is also expected to produce highly skilled professionals capable of driving value addition, technological advancement and the sustainable development of Nigeria’s mineral resources.
The Presidency said the approval reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to aligning the country’s tertiary education system with national development priorities under the Renewed Hope Agenda through the establishment of specialised institutions tailored to Nigeria’s economic needs.
To facilitate the transition, President Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission (NUC) and other relevant agencies to begin the processes required to implement the conversion in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in education, describing it as a strategic tool for promoting economic growth, innovation, job creation and national prosperity.
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