The Federal Government has approved a Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, one of the largest estates in the nation’s capital.
The development was disclosed in a letter dated January 16, 2025 and addressed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
According to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the federal government approved the establishment of the institution and also named it after President Bola Tinubu.
Alausa explained that the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic, Gwarinpa, is to promote technological, vocational and entrepreneurial training in line with the national policy on education.
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 inspecting 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 the Polytechnic.
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.