President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, one of the largest estates in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The polytechnic, named after the President, is set to promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial training in line with the national education policy.
In a letter dated January 16, 2025, addressed to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the approval and requested Wike to suggest locations for both the temporary and permanent sites for the institution. A technical team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) will inspect the proposed sites before final approval is given.
The Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, commended the President for the initiative and thanked the FCT Minister for his efforts in making the polytechnic a reality. Maikalangu expressed that the polytechnic’s establishment would contribute significantly to the progress of Gwarinpa residents and the FCT at large.
