Reporting by The Punch indicates that President Bola Tinubu has highly praised the Governing Council, management, and academic staff of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa. The President lauded the institution for successfully transforming its campus into a premier center of excellence for technical and vocational education within the North-Central geopolitical zone.
The commendation was delivered on the President’s behalf by Amy Igwe, the Director of Polytechnics and Allied Institutions in the Federal Ministry of Education, during the institution’s 11th combined convocation ceremony. The presidency specifically highlighted the successful accreditation of cutting-edge academic programs, including renewable energy technology, artificial intelligence, and mechatronics engineering, along with the rollout of a dedicated Skills Innovation Hub.
Confirming the institutional commendation, Daily Trust noted that the administration “reaffirmed its long-term financial commitment to prioritizing technical education as a tool for youth employment.” Furthermore, Leadership reported that the institution’s new tech-driven courses “serve as an ideal model for other polytechnics trying to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving job market.”
Echotitbits take: The praise for Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa highlights a deliberate shift by the government toward supporting technical education over traditional degrees. Adding AI, robotics, and renewable energy courses directly addresses the skills gap in Nigeria’s job market. Expect the Ministry of Education to use this success story to push for similar modern course updates across other polytechnics nationwide.
Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-nasarawa-polytechnic-for-excellence-in-technical-education/, June 28, 2026
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