News

Buhari approves establishment of 3 new polytechnics

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of three new federal polytechnics in the country.

This was disclosed via a statement issued by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Bem Goong, on Tuesday.

The new polytechnics are to be sited in Umunnoechi in Abia State, Orogun in Delta State and Kabo in Kano State.

The establishment of the three new polytechnics brings the number of federal polytechnics in the country to thirty-six.

READ ALSO: FG approves establishment of 12 private universities

Goong, in the statement, noted that the move was in line with the determination of President Buhari to make tertiary education more accessible to Nigerians.

He added that the president has directed that the new polytechnics should commence academic activities in October 2022.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

‘100% fake news’: Trump slams CNN over Iran war

United States President Donald Trump has lashed out at CNN over its coverage of the…

10 minutes ago

No going back on cashless policy at airports ― Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has declared that there is no…

49 minutes ago

Guinness, UPL top gainers’ chart as stock market records N962bn gain

The Nigerian stock market ended the week on a strong note on Friday, March 13,…

1 hour ago

Naira trades N1,366/$ at official market

The naira closed the week on a positive note on Friday, March 13, 2026, appreciating…

1 hour ago

Kosofe LG chairman denies N100m empowerment fraud allegation

The office of the Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area in Lagos State, Moyosore Ogunlewe,…

3 hours ago

FAAC distributes N1.894trn February revenue to FG, states, LGs

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N1.894 trillion as…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.