Tinubu approves new Federal Polytechnic in Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, one of Abuja’s largest residential estates. The institution will be named Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic in honor of the President.

In a letter dated January 16, 2025, addressed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the federal government’s decision.

The letter outlined the purpose of the polytechnic, which is to advance technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial education in line with Nigeria’s national education policy.

Dr. Alausa also requested the FCT Minister to identify suitable locations within Gwarinpa for the institution’s temporary and permanent campuses to facilitate its takeoff.

The minister said the technical team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) would be visiting the sites and inspect the recommended locations, adding that base on the reports to be presented by the team, the approval will be given.

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.