Kaduna:Abuja The Member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Rep. Daniel Amos, has praised Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, for his role in elevating the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna to a university.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Amos conveyed his commendation in a statement released to newsmen, congratulating the Speaker on the successful sponsorship and passage of the historic education Bill. This legislation establishes the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna, replacing the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, to further technical and vocational education across the nation and enhance Nigeria’s skills development agenda.
Amos highlighted this achievement as a demonstration of visionary leadership, noting Abbas’s dedication to national educational advancement despite his demanding role in the National Assembly. He emphasized that Abbas’s leadership on the bill illustrates a strong commitment to education and national development.
The lawmaker further stated that the transformation of the Federal Polytechnic into a university would boost technical and vocational education, promote skills development, and support sustainable national development and economic growth. Amos also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for granting Presidential Assent to the Bill, alongside the establishment of the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies in Yaba, Lagos, both initiatives sponsored by Speaker Abbas.
Amos described President Tinubu’s assent as a testament to his commitment to educational reform under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He extended congratulations to the people of Kaduna State, as well as the management, staff, and students of the former Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna. The new law is expected to unlock federal funding, expand degree programs, enhance research capacity, and improve graduate employability in Kaduna and neighboring regions, contributing to national development and sustainable competitiveness.