Lawmaker hails Abbas over Kaduna Poly upgrade

By Philomina Attah

The Member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Rep. Daniel Amos, has commended Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, over elevation of Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna to university status.
Amos conveyed the commendation in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.
He congratulated the Speaker on achieving legislative excellence through sponsorship and passage of the historic education Bill successfully.
The Bill establishes Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna, repealing Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, to advance technical and vocational education nationwide and accelerate Nigeria’s skills development agenda effectively.
Amos described the feat as historic and a demonstration of purposeful, visionary leadership.
He said that Abbas remained committed to national educational advancement despite his demanding presiding responsibilities in the National Assembly.
“Despite tight schedule and demanding responsibilities as presiding officer, Abbas found time to initiate and diligently pursue landmark legislation for educational advancement of Kaduna State and Nigeria.
“His leadership on this bill demonstrates purposeful commitment to education and national development,” Amos said.
The lawmaker said that the Act repealing Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna and upgrading it to university would reposition technical and vocational education, promote skills development and accelerate sustainable national development and economic growth.
Amos also expressed appreciated to President Bola Tinubu for granting Presidential Assent to the Bill, alongside Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Yaba, Lagos, both sponsored by the Speaker.
He described the assent as clear testament to President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to educational reform and human capital development under Renewed Hope Agenda for national prosperity and sustainable future growth.
He congratulated the good people of Kaduna state, the management, staff, and students of former Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna,
He said that the new law would unlock federal funding, expand degree programmes, strengthen research capacity and improve graduate employability in Kaduna and surrounding states for national development and sustainable competitiveness.(NAN)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman