The federal government has given the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja and the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe in Epe, Lagos State, N2 billion each as start-up subsidies to help them get started.
According to Arise News, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, said this yesterday during the swearing-in of important personnel who would run the two schools.
Prof. Nosiru Onibon was sworn in as the first Rector of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja. Prof. Adeola Oshikoya was named Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Science and Technology in Epe. Dr. Angela Ajala became the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education.
Alausa gave out the letters of appointment in Abuja and said that the new schools were part of the federal government’s attempts to make higher education more accessible and improve Nigeria’s ability to do science, technology, and innovation.
“Every child in this country should be able to get the best education possible, on par with what is available across the world. The people that were chosen were carefully chosen based on their record of service and success in Nigeria’s schools.
“People who get a lot are expected to give a lot.” “You have been chosen from millions of Nigerians to serve your country, and this honor goes to your families as well,” the minister stated.
He said that President Bola Tinubu’s government was focused on making the education system stronger so that it could produce the skilled workers needed for the country’s growth.
The minister said that the N2 billion start-up funding given for each school are aimed to enable them set up basic academic and administrative frameworks as they get started.
Alausa told the incoming officials to be strong leaders who would help shape the institutions’ identities and long-term growth.
He stated that the Federal University of Science and Technology in Epe and the polytechnic in Abuja were well-placed to take advantage of the economic potential and skilled workers in both areas.
The minister went on to say that the schools should focus on subjects like technological innovation, renewable energy, responding to climate change, managing disaster risk, and other research areas that are important for the country’s growth.
He also praised Ajala on being named NCCE Executive Secretary and stressed how important it is for teachers to get an education in order to improve the country’s education system.
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