Education, FCT Minister Approves Establishment Of Abuja Polytechnic Named After President Tinubu

The Nigerian Government has approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja. This move is part of a national effort to ensure that every state in Nigeria has at least one federal polytechnic.

The decision, made public in a letter dated January 9, 2025, was addressed to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa.

The letter, which was received by Wike’s office on January 16, 2025, urged the FCT Minister to propose possible locations for both the temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic in Gwarinpa.

A team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education will assess the suggested locations before final approval.

The new institution aims to foster training in technology, vocational skills, and entrepreneurship.